LNS
Lancaster
United States
9,912 km
6,159 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LNS PPT
Airport Name Lancaster Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LNS PPT
ICAO Code KLNS NTAA
City Lancaster Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 403 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.120000, -76.290000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lancaster (LNS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lancaster Airport (LNS) in Lancaster, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 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 18:55 in Lancaster, it's 13:55 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lancaster (LNS) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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