MRO
Masterton
New Zealand
4,214 km
2,618 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,214 km
2,618 mi / 2,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MRO PPT
Airport Name Hood Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MRO PPT
ICAO Code NZMS NTAA
City Masterton Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 364 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -40.970000, 175.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Masterton (MRO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hood Airport (MRO) in Masterton, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,214 kilometers (2,618 miles / 2,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Masterton, it's 18:38 in Papeete. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Masterton (MRO) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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