LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
8,466 km
5,261 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,466 km
5,261 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIB PPT
Airport Name Limbunya Station Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LIB PPT
ICAO Code YLIM NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -17.250000, 129.880000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,466 kilometers (5,261 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 23:57 in Limbunya Station Airport, it's 04:27 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) follows a heading of 256° (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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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