LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
16,221 km
10,079 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,221 km
10,079 mi / 8,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LFB PPT
Airport Name Lumbo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LFB PPT
ICAO Code FQLU NTAA
City Lumbo Papeete
Country Mozambique French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 33 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.030000, 40.670000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lumbo (LFB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,221 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Mozambique 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 15:34 in Lumbo, it's 03:34 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lumbo (LFB) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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