MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
7,791 km
4,841 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,791 km
4,841 mi / 4,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MNW PPT
Airport Name Macdonald Downs Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MNW PPT
ICAO Code YMDS NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -22.470000, 135.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,791 kilometers (4,841 miles / 4,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 08:42 in Macdonald Downs Airport, it's 13:12 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) follows a heading of 252° (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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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