MWT
Moolawatana Airport
Australia
7,215 km
4,483 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,215 km
4,483 mi / 3,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

MWT PPT
Airport Name Moolawatana Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MWT PPT
ICAO Code YMWT NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -29.920000, 139.750000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Moolawatana Airport (MWT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moolawatana Airport (MWT) in Moolawatana Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,215 kilometers (4,483 miles / 3,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Moolawatana Airport, it's 02:27 in Papeete. With a 20.5-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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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