LFW
Lome
Togo
16,608 km
10,320 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,608 km
10,320 mi / 8,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lome
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LFW PPT
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LFW PPT
ICAO Code DXXX NTAA
City Lome Papeete
Country Togo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 72 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lome (LFW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,608 kilometers (10,320 miles / 8,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Lome, it's 23:44 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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