MIT
Shafter
United States
6,715 km
4,172 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,715 km
4,172 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
214°
south southwest

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MIT PPT
Airport Name Shafter-Minter Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MIT PPT
ICAO Code KMIT NTAA
City Shafter Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 425 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.510000, -119.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Shafter (MIT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,715 kilometers (4,172 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 03:20 in Shafter, it's 01:20 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Shafter (MIT) follows a heading of 28° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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