LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
7,611 km
4,730 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,611 km
4,730 mi / 4,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
244°
west southwest

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LEZ PPT
Airport Name La Esperanza Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LEZ PPT
ICAO Code MHLE NTAA
City La Esperanza Papeete
Country Honduras French Polynesia
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,475 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.290000, -88.170000 -17.550000, -149.610000

La Esperanza (LEZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,611 kilometers (4,730 miles / 4,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Honduras 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 09:38 in La Esperanza, it's 05:38 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,470 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than La Esperanza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to La Esperanza (LEZ) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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