LIH
Lihue
United States
4,521 km
2,809 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,521 km
2,809 mi / 2,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LIH PPT
Airport Name Lihue Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LIH PPT
ICAO Code PHLI NTAA
City Lihue Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 152 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lihue (LIH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,521 kilometers (2,809 miles / 2,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 23:35 in Lihue, it's 23:35 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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