MDZ
Mendoza
Argentina
8,124 km
5,048 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,124 km
5,048 mi / 4,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

MDZ PPT
Airport Name El Plumerillo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MDZ PPT
ICAO Code SAME NTAA
City Mendoza Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,310 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -32.830000, -68.790000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mendoza (MDZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,124 kilometers (5,048 miles / 4,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Argentina with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Mendoza, it's 10:15 in Papeete. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,305 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than El Plumerillo Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mendoza (MDZ) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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