MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
11,838 km
7,356 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,838 km
7,356 mi / 6,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEP PPT
Airport Name Mersing Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MEP PPT
ICAO Code WMAU NTAA
City Mersing Papeete
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.380000, 103.870000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mersing (MEP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,838 kilometers (7,356 miles / 6,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Mersing, it's 04:19 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Mersing (MEP) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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