MPZ
Mount Pleasant
United States
8,836 km
5,490 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,836 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MPZ PPT
Airport Name Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MPZ PPT
ICAO Code KMPZ NTAA
City Mount Pleasant Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 731 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.950000, -91.510000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mount Pleasant (MPZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) in Mount Pleasant, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,836 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 22:22 in Mount Pleasant, it's 18:22 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 Mount Pleasant (MPZ) follows a heading of 41° (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 Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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