MGW
Morgantown
United States
9,609 km
5,971 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MGW PPT
Airport Name Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MGW PPT
ICAO Code KMGW NTAA
City Morgantown Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,244 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.600000, -79.900000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Morgantown (MGW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 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 09:45 in Morgantown, it's 03:45 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,239 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Morgantown (MGW) 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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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