Airport Comparison
| LKY | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lake Manyara Airport | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | LKY | PPT |
| ICAO Code | HTLM | NTAA |
| City | Lake Manyara National Park | Papeete |
| Country | Tanzania | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.380000, 35.820000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Lake Manyara National Park (LKY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,613 kilometers (10,944 miles / 9,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.
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 Tanzania 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 16:24 in Lake Manyara National Park, it's 03:24 in Papeete. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,145 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Lake Manyara Airport.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lake Manyara National Park (LKY) follows a heading of 195° (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 Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.