MEM
Memphis
United States
8,584 km
5,334 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,584 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Chicago
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MEM PPT
Airport Name Memphis International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MEM PPT
ICAO Code KMEM NTAA
City Memphis Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 341 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -89.980000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Memphis (MEM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,584 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 20:16 in Memphis, it's 15:16 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 Memphis (MEM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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