LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
7,803 km
4,848 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,803 km
4,848 mi / 4,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LSL PPT
Airport Name Los Chiles Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LSL PPT
ICAO Code MRLC NTAA
City Los Chiles Papeete
Country Costa Rica French Polynesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 131 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.040000, -84.710000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Los Chiles (LSL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,803 kilometers (4,848 miles / 4,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Costa Rica 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 11:49 in Los Chiles, it's 07:49 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Los Chiles (LSL) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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