MKR
Meekatharra Airport
Australia
9,320 km
5,791 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,320 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

MKR PPT
Airport Name Meekatharra Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MKR PPT
ICAO Code YMEK NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,713 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -26.610000, 118.550000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Meekatharra Airport (MKR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meekatharra Airport (MKR) in Meekatharra Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,320 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:01 in Meekatharra Airport, it's 22:01 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,708 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Meekatharra Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Meekatharra Airport (MKR) follows a heading of 244° (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 Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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