MCO
Orlando
United States
8,942 km
5,556 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,942 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCO PPT
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MCO PPT
ICAO Code KMCO NTAA
City Orlando Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 96 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Orlando (MCO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,942 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 02:05 in Orlando, it's 21:05 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 Orlando (MCO) 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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