MCF
Tampa
United States
8,807 km
5,472 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,807 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCF PPT
Airport Name Macdill Afb Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MCF PPT
ICAO Code KMCF NTAA
City Tampa Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 27.850000, -82.520000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Tampa (MCF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,807 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 United States 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 09:31 in Tampa, it's 04:31 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 Tampa (MCF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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