IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
7,185 km
4,464 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,185 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IRG PPT
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IRG PPT
ICAO Code YLHR NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 77 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,185 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 20:27 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 00:27 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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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