MSJ
Misawa
Japan
9,611 km
5,972 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,611 km
5,972 mi / 5,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
117°
east southeast

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MSJ PPT
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MSJ PPT
ICAO Code RJSM NTAA
City Misawa Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 119 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Misawa (MSJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,611 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Japan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Misawa, it's 02:39 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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