MCR
Melchor de Mencos
Guatemala
7,655 km
4,757 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,655 km
4,757 mi / 4,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Guatemala
Heading
243°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MCR PPT
Airport Name Melchor de Mencos Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MCR PPT
ICAO Code MGMM NTAA
City Melchor de Mencos Papeete
Country Guatemala French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,670 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 17.070000, -89.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,655 kilometers (4,757 miles / 4,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Guatemala 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 23:02 in Melchor de Mencos, it's 19:02 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,665 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Melchor de Mencos Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) follows a heading of 63° (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 Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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