MCX
Makhachkala
Russia
16,767 km
10,418 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,767 km
10,418 mi / 9,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MCX PPT
Airport Name Uytash Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MCX PPT
ICAO Code URML NTAA
City Makhachkala Papeete
Country Russia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Moscow Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.820000, 47.650000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Makhachkala (MCX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Uytash Airport (MCX) in Makhachkala, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,767 kilometers (10,418 miles / 9,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Russia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Makhachkala, it's 04:33 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Makhachkala (MCX) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Uytash Airport (MCX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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