LZR
Lizard Island Airport
Australia
6,912 km
4,295 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,912 km
4,295 mi / 3,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LZR PPT
Airport Name Lizard Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LZR PPT
ICAO Code YLZI NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 70 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.670000, 145.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lizard Island Airport (LZR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lizard Island Airport (LZR) in Lizard Island Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,912 kilometers (4,295 miles / 3,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Lizard Island Airport, it's 10:07 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Lizard Island Airport (LZR) follows a heading of 262° (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 Lizard Island Airport (LZR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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