MOS
Elim
United States
9,207 km
5,721 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,207 km
5,721 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nome
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MOS PPT
Airport Name Moses Point Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MOS PPT
ICAO Code KMOS NTAA
City Elim Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 64.700000, -162.060000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Elim (MOS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moses Point Airport (MOS) in Elim, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,207 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 02:15 in Elim, it's 01:15 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Elim (MOS) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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