LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
7,333 km
4,556 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,333 km
4,556 mi / 3,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

LGH PPT
Airport Name Leigh Creek Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LGH PPT
ICAO Code YLEC NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 856 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -30.600000, 138.430000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,333 kilometers (4,556 miles / 3,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Leigh Creek Airport, it's 01:45 in Papeete. With a 20.5-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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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