MXY
Mccarthy
United States
8,804 km
5,470 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,804 km
5,470 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

MXY PPT
Airport Name Mccarthy Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MXY PPT
ICAO Code PAMX NTAA
City Mccarthy Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,533 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 61.440000, -142.900000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mccarthy (MXY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mccarthy Airport (MXY) in Mccarthy, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,804 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 08:48 in Mccarthy, it's 07:48 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,528 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Mccarthy Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mccarthy (MXY) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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