Airport Comparison
| LAH | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAH | PPT |
| ICAO Code | WAPH | NTAA |
| City | Labuha-Halmahera Island | Papeete |
| Country | Indonesia | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.640000, 127.500000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,232 kilometers (5,737 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.
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 Indonesia 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 21:50 in Labuha-Halmahera Island, it's 02:50 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) follows a heading of 272° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.