MMH
Mammoth Lakes
United States
6,928 km
4,305 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,928 km
4,305 mi / 3,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MMH PPT
Airport Name Mammoth Yosemite Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MMH PPT
ICAO Code KMMH NTAA
City Mammoth Lakes Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,135 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -118.840000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mammoth Lakes (MMH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,928 kilometers (4,305 miles / 3,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 14:26 in Mammoth Lakes, it's 12:26 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,130 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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