LEM
Lemmon
United States
8,519 km
5,294 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,519 km
5,294 mi / 4,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LEM PPT
Airport Name Lemmon Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LEM PPT
ICAO Code KLEM NTAA
City Lemmon Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,573 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 45.920000, -102.110000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lemmon (LEM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) in Lemmon, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,519 kilometers (5,294 miles / 4,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 07:52 in Lemmon, it's 04:52 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,568 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Lemmon Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lemmon (LEM) follows a heading of 32° (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 Lemmon Municipal Airport (LEM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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