PDC
Mueo
New Caledonia
4,762 km
2,959 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,762 km
2,959 mi / 2,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

PDC PPT
Airport Name Mueo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PDC PPT
ICAO Code NWWQ NTAA
City Mueo Papeete
Country New Caledonia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -21.320000, 165.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mueo (PDC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mueo Airport (PDC) in Mueo, New Caledonia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,762 kilometers (2,959 miles / 2,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Mueo, it's 00:01 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Mueo (PDC) follows a heading of 257° (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 Mueo Airport (PDC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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