MKV
Mount Cavenagh Airport
Australia
7,918 km
4,920 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,918 km
4,920 mi / 4,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

MKV PPT
Airport Name Mount Cavenagh Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MKV PPT
ICAO Code YMVG NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -25.970000, 133.200000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) in Mount Cavenagh Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,918 kilometers (4,920 miles / 4,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Mount Cavenagh Airport, it's 04:25 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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