MLA
Luqa
Malta
17,446 km
10,840 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,446 km
10,840 mi / 9,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Malta
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MLA PPT
Airport Name Luqa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MLA PPT
ICAO Code LMML NTAA
City Luqa Papeete
Country Malta French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Malta Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 300 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Luqa (MLA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,446 kilometers (10,840 miles / 9,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Luqa, it's 21:09 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 34° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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