MIS
Misima Island
Papua New Guinea
6,231 km
3,872 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,231 km
3,872 mi / 3,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MIS PPT
Airport Name Misima Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MIS PPT
ICAO Code AYMS NTAA
City Misima Island Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -10.690000, 152.840000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Misima Island (MIS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misima Island Airport (MIS) in Misima Island, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,231 kilometers (3,872 miles / 3,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Misima Island, it's 07:00 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Misima Island (MIS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Misima Island Airport (MIS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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