LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
3,192 km
1,983 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
3,192 km
1,983 mi / 1,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LUC PPT
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LUC PPT
ICAO Code NFNH NTAA
City Laucala Island Papeete
Country Fiji French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 3,192 kilometers (1,983 miles / 1,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Laucala Island, it's 05:47 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 267° (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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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