LDO
Aurora
Suriname
10,599 km
6,586 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,599 km
6,586 mi / 5,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LDO PPT
Airport Name Ladouanie Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LDO PPT
ICAO Code SMDO NTAA
City Aurora Papeete
Country Suriname French Polynesia
Timezone America/Paramaribo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 236 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -55.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Aurora (LDO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ladouanie Airport (LDO) in Aurora, Suriname to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,599 kilometers (6,586 miles / 5,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Aurora, it's 01:37 in Papeete. With a 7-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 Aurora (LDO) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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