MVU
Musgrave Airport
Australia
7,114 km
4,420 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,114 km
4,420 mi / 3,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVU PPT
Airport Name Musgrave Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MVU PPT
ICAO Code YMGV NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.780000, 143.500000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Musgrave Airport (MVU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Musgrave Airport (MVU) in Musgrave Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,114 kilometers (4,420 miles / 3,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 17:07 in Musgrave Airport, it's 21:07 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 Musgrave Airport (MVU) follows a heading of 262° (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 Musgrave Airport (MVU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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