MGH
Margate
South Africa
14,632 km
9,092 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,632 km
9,092 mi / 7,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

MGH PPT
Airport Name Margate Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MGH PPT
ICAO Code FAMG NTAA
City Margate Papeete
Country South Africa French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 495 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -30.860000, 30.340000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Margate (MGH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,632 kilometers (9,092 miles / 7,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Margate, it's 01:40 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Margate (MGH) follows a heading of 180° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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