MFM
Taipa
Macau
11,409 km
7,089 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,409 km
7,089 mi / 6,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Macau
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MFM PPT
Airport Name Macau International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MFM PPT
ICAO Code VMMC NTAA
City Taipa Papeete
Country Macau French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Macau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.150000, 113.590000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Taipa (MFM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macau International Airport (MFM) in Taipa, Macau to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,409 kilometers (7,089 miles / 6,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Taipa, it's 00:51 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Taipa (MFM) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Macau International Airport (MFM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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