MOB
Mobile
United States
8,470 km
5,263 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,470 km
5,263 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MOB PPT
Airport Name Mobile Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MOB PPT
ICAO Code KMOB NTAA
City Mobile Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 219 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.690000, -88.240000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mobile (MOB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) in Mobile, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,470 kilometers (5,263 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 11:42 in Mobile, it's 07:42 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mobile (MOB) follows a heading of 51° (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 Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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