FDF
Fort-de-France
MQ
10,349 km
6,431 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,349 km
6,431 mi / 5,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Martinique
Heading
253°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

FDF PPT
Airport Name Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FDF PPT
ICAO Code TFFF NTAA
City Fort-de-France Papeete
Country MQ French Polynesia
Timezone America/Martinique Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.590000, -61.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fort-de-France (FDF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) in Fort-de-France, MQ to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,349 kilometers (6,431 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 MQ 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 21:18 in Fort-de-France, it's 15:18 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Fort-de-France (FDF) follows a heading of 76° (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 Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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