MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
9,077 km
5,640 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,077 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nassau
Heading
246°
west southwest

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MAY PPT
Airport Name Clarence A. Bain Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MAY PPT
ICAO Code MYAB NTAA
City Mangrove Cay Papeete
Country Bahamas French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nassau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.290000, -77.680000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,077 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 00:36 in Mangrove Cay, it's 19:36 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 Mangrove Cay (MAY) 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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