LFN
Louisburg
United States
9,562 km
5,941 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,562 km
5,941 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

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LFN PPT
Airport Name Triangle North Executive Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LFN PPT
ICAO Code KLHZ NTAA
City Louisburg Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 368 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.000000, -78.300000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Louisburg (LFN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) in Louisburg, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,562 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 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 16:05 in Louisburg, it's 11:05 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Louisburg (LFN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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