MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
6,531 km
4,058 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,531 km
4,058 mi / 3,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MZT PPT
Airport Name General Rafael Buelna International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MZT PPT
ICAO Code MMMZ NTAA
City Mazatlan Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 38 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.160000, -106.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mazatlan (MZT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,531 kilometers (4,058 miles / 3,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Mazatlan, it's 18:18 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mazatlan (MZT) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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