LNO
Leonora
Australia
8,990 km
5,586 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,990 km
5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LNO PPT
Airport Name Leonora Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LNO PPT
ICAO Code YLEO NTAA
City Leonora Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,217 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -28.880000, 121.310000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Leonora (LNO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonora Airport (LNO) in Leonora, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,990 kilometers (5,586 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 01:39 in Leonora, it's 07:39 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 1,212 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Leonora Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Leonora (LNO) follows a heading of 242° (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 Leonora Airport (LNO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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