NMC
Normans Cay Airport
Bahamas
9,170 km
5,698 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,170 km
5,698 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nassau
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NMC PPT
Airport Name Normans Cay Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NMC PPT
ICAO Code MYEN NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Bahamas French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nassau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 8 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.590000, -76.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Normans Cay Airport (NMC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Normans Cay Airport (NMC) in Normans Cay Airport, Bahamas to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,170 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Bahamas 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 09:55 in Normans Cay Airport, it's 04:55 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Normans Cay Airport (NMC) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Normans Cay Airport (NMC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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