MEI
Meridian
United States
8,522 km
5,295 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,522 km
5,295 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEI PPT
Airport Name Key Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MEI PPT
ICAO Code KMEI NTAA
City Meridian Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 298 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.330000, -88.750000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Meridian (MEI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,522 kilometers (5,295 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Meridian, it's 03:24 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Meridian (MEI) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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