MHR
Sacramento
United States
6,902 km
4,288 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,902 km
4,288 mi / 3,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MHR PPT
Airport Name Sacramento Mather Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MHR PPT
ICAO Code KMHR NTAA
City Sacramento Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 98 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 38.560000, -121.300000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sacramento (MHR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) in Sacramento, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,902 kilometers (4,288 miles / 3,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 13:46 in Sacramento, it's 11:46 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Sacramento (MHR) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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