MDJ
Madras
United States
7,495 km
4,657 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,495 km
4,657 mi / 4,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MDJ PPT
Airport Name Madras Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MDJ PPT
ICAO Code KS33 NTAA
City Madras Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,438 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 44.670000, -121.160000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Madras (MDJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,495 kilometers (4,657 miles / 4,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 09:59 in Madras, it's 07:59 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,433 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Madras Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Madras (MDJ) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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