MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
10,198 km
6,337 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,198 km
6,337 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guyana
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MWJ PPT
Airport Name Matthews Ridge Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MWJ PPT
ICAO Code SYMR NTAA
City Matthews Ridge Papeete
Country Guyana French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guyana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 324 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.490000, -60.180000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,198 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:38 in Matthews Ridge, it's 16:38 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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