LSM
Long Semado
Malaysia
10,656 km
6,621 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,656 km
6,621 mi / 5,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LSM PPT
Airport Name Long Semado Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LSM PPT
ICAO Code WBGD NTAA
City Long Semado Papeete
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,150 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, 115.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Long Semado (LSM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,656 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Malaysia 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 19:56 in Long Semado, it's 01:56 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 2,145 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Long Semado Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Long Semado (LSM) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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