PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,087 km
6,268 miles
QMF
Mafra
Brazil
Distance
10,087 km
6,268 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QMF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mafra Airport
IATA Code PPT QMF
ICAO Code NTAA SSMF
City Papeete Mafra
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -26.160000, -49.830000

Papeete (PPT) to Mafra (QMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mafra Airport (QMF) in Mafra, Brazil is 10,087 kilometers (6,268 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 French Polynesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Papeete, it's 13:23 in Mafra. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,685 feet between the two airports. Mafra Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Mafra (QMF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Mafra Airport (QMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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