LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
10,697 km
6,647 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,697 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LWY PPT
Airport Name Lawas Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LWY PPT
ICAO Code WBGW NTAA
City Lawas Papeete
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lawas (LWY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,697 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Lawas, it's 09:23 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 273° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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