MHV
Mojave
United States
6,727 km
4,180 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,727 km
4,180 mi / 3,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MHV PPT
Airport Name Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MHV PPT
ICAO Code KMHV NTAA
City Mojave Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,801 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.060000, -118.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mojave (MHV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,727 kilometers (4,180 miles / 3,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 08:56 in Mojave, it's 06:56 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,796 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mojave (MHV) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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