LWC
Lawrence
United States
8,453 km
5,252 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,453 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LWC PPT
Airport Name Lawrence Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LWC PPT
ICAO Code KLWC NTAA
City Lawrence Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 833 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.010000, -95.220000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lawrence (LWC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) in Lawrence, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,453 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 21:43 in Lawrence, it's 17:43 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lawrence (LWC) follows a heading of 41° (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 Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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