MIH
Mitchell Plateau
Australia
8,957 km
5,565 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,957 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MIH PPT
Airport Name Mitchell Plateau Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MIH PPT
ICAO Code YMIP NTAA
City Mitchell Plateau Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.790000, 125.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mitchell Plateau (MIH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitchell Plateau Airport (MIH) in Mitchell Plateau, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,957 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Mitchell Plateau, it's 01:33 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 Mitchell Plateau (MIH) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mitchell Plateau Airport (MIH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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