LNJ
Lincang
China
12,805 km
7,956 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,805 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

LNJ PPT
Airport Name Lincang Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LNJ PPT
ICAO Code ZPLC NTAA
City Lincang Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,127 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.740000, 100.030000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lincang (LNJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,805 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 China with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Lincang, it's 02:26 in Papeete. With a 18-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 6,122 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Lincang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lincang (LNJ) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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