The flight distance from Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,885 kilometers (9,249 miles / 8,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Ladysmith, it's 02:23 in Papeete. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,543 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Ladysmith Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ladysmith (LAY) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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