MEE
Mare
New Caledonia
4,447 km
2,763 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,447 km
2,763 mi / 2,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

MEE PPT
Airport Name Mare Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MEE PPT
ICAO Code NWWR NTAA
City Mare Papeete
Country New Caledonia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 141 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -21.480000, 168.040000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mare (MEE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mare Airport (MEE) in Mare, New Caledonia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,447 kilometers (2,763 miles / 2,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in Mare, it's 04:17 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 Mare (MEE) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Mare Airport (MEE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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