LBU
Labuan
Malaysia
10,728 km
6,666 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,728 km
6,666 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LBU PPT
Airport Name Labuan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LBU PPT
ICAO Code WBKL NTAA
City Labuan Papeete
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 101 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.300000, 115.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Labuan (LBU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Labuan Airport (LBU) in Labuan, Malaysia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,728 kilometers (6,666 miles / 5,793 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 11:00 in Labuan, it's 17:00 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 Labuan (LBU) follows a heading of 274° (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 Labuan Airport (LBU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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