LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
7,721 km
4,798 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,721 km
4,798 mi / 4,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Santiago
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

LSQ PPT
Airport Name Maria Dolores Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LSQ PPT
ICAO Code SCGE NTAA
City Los Angeles Papeete
Country Chile French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 374 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.400000, -72.430000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Los Angeles (LSQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,721 kilometers (4,798 miles / 4,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Los Angeles, it's 02:51 in Papeete. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (LSQ) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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