MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
5,900 km
3,666 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,900 km
3,666 mi / 3,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MDY PPT
Airport Name Henderson Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MDY PPT
ICAO Code PMDY NTAA
City Midway Atoll Papeete
Country UM French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Midway Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,900 kilometers (3,666 miles / 3,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting UM with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Midway Atoll, it's 21:51 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Henderson Field (MDY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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