LOC
Lock
Australia
7,550 km
4,691 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,550 km
4,691 mi / 4,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

LOC PPT
Airport Name Lock Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LOC PPT
ICAO Code YLOK NTAA
City Lock Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 350 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.540000, 135.690000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lock (LOC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lock Airport (LOC) in Lock, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,550 kilometers (4,691 miles / 4,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 09:15 in Lock, it's 12:45 in Papeete. With a 20.5-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 Lock (LOC) follows a heading of 240° (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 Lock Airport (LOC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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