LTM
Lethem
Guyana
10,101 km
6,277 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,101 km
6,277 mi / 5,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guyana
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LTM PPT
Airport Name Lethem Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LTM PPT
ICAO Code SYLT NTAA
City Lethem Papeete
Country Guyana French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guyana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 351 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, -59.790000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lethem (LTM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lethem Airport (LTM) in Lethem, Guyana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,101 kilometers (6,277 miles / 5,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Guyana 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 08:31 in Lethem, it's 02:31 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Lethem (LTM) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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