LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
6,428 km
3,994 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,428 km
3,994 mi / 3,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

LHG PPT
Airport Name Lightning Ridge Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LHG PPT
ICAO Code YLRD NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 540 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 147.980000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,428 kilometers (3,994 miles / 3,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 06:08 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 09:08 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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