MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
15,378 km
9,556 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,378 km
9,556 mi / 8,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MLW PPT
Airport Name Spriggs Payne Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MLW PPT
ICAO Code GLMR NTAA
City Monrovia Papeete
Country Liberia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 25 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.290000, -10.760000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Monrovia (MLW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,378 kilometers (9,556 miles / 8,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:52 in Monrovia, it's 21:52 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Monrovia (MLW) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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