MZP
Motueka Airport
New Zealand
4,419 km
2,746 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,419 km
2,746 mi / 2,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MZP PPT
Airport Name Motueka Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MZP PPT
ICAO Code NZMK NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 39 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -41.120000, 172.990000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Motueka Airport (MZP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Motueka Airport (MZP) in Motueka Airport, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,419 kilometers (2,746 miles / 2,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 04:08 in Motueka Airport, it's 05:08 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 Motueka Airport (MZP) follows a heading of 226° (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 Motueka Airport (MZP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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