MXF
Montgomery
United States
8,718 km
5,417 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,718 km
5,417 mi / 4,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MXF PPT
Airport Name Maxwell Afb Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MXF PPT
ICAO Code KMXF NTAA
City Montgomery Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 171 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.380000, -86.370000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Montgomery (MXF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maxwell Afb Airport (MXF) in Montgomery, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,718 kilometers (5,417 miles / 4,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 13:03 in Montgomery, it's 09:03 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 Montgomery (MXF) follows a heading of 50° (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 Maxwell Afb Airport (MXF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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