LKB
Lakeba Island
Fiji
3,089 km
1,919 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
3,089 km
1,919 mi / 1,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

LKB PPT
Airport Name Lakeba Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LKB PPT
ICAO Code NFNK NTAA
City Lakeba Island Papeete
Country Fiji French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 280 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -18.200000, -178.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lakeba Island (LKB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) in Lakeba Island, Fiji to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 3,089 kilometers (1,919 miles / 1,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Lakeba Island, it's 15:22 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Lakeba Island (LKB) follows a heading of 264° (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 Lakeba Island Airport (LKB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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