MMI
Athens
United States
9,028 km
5,610 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,028 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MMI PPT
Airport Name Mcminn County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MMI PPT
ICAO Code KMMI NTAA
City Athens Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 874 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.400000, -84.560000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Athens (MMI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mcminn County Airport (MMI) in Athens, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,028 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 16:22 in Athens, it's 11:22 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Athens (MMI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Mcminn County Airport (MMI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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