MXZ
Meixian
China
11,218 km
6,971 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,218 km
6,971 mi / 6,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
104°
east southeast

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MXZ PPT
Airport Name Meixian Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MXZ PPT
ICAO Code ZGMX NTAA
City Meixian Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.350000, 116.130000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Meixian (MXZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,218 kilometers (6,971 miles / 6,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Meixian, it's 07:28 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Meixian (MXZ) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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