LVS
Las Vegas
United States
7,544 km
4,688 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,544 km
4,688 mi / 4,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LVS PPT
Airport Name Las Vegas Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LVS PPT
ICAO Code KLVS NTAA
City Las Vegas Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,877 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.650000, -105.140000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Las Vegas (LVS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,544 kilometers (4,688 miles / 4,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 United States 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 06:44 in Las Vegas, it's 03:44 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,872 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Las Vegas Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Las Vegas (LVS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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