LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
5,367 km
3,335 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,367 km
3,335 mi / 2,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

LDH PPT
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LDH PPT
ICAO Code YLHI NTAA
City Lord Howe Island Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,367 kilometers (3,335 miles / 2,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 13:24 in Lord Howe Island, it's 16:24 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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