LAX
Los Angeles
United States
6,611 km
4,108 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,611 km
4,108 mi / 3,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX PPT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LAX PPT
ICAO Code KLAX NTAA
City Los Angeles Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 128 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,611 kilometers (4,108 miles / 3,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 United States 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 23:03 in Los Angeles, it's 21:03 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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