MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
6,691 km
4,158 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,691 km
4,158 mi / 3,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

MEB PPT
Airport Name Melbourne Essendon Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MEB PPT
ICAO Code YMEN NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 282 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.730000, 144.900000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,691 kilometers (4,158 miles / 3,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:35 in Melbourne Essendon Airport, it's 22:35 in Papeete. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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