MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
7,264 km
4,514 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,264 km
4,514 mi / 3,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MLV PPT
Airport Name Merluna Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MLV PPT
ICAO Code YMEU NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.050000, 142.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Merluna Airport (MLV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,264 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 02:46 in Merluna Airport, it's 06:46 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Merluna Airport (MLV) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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