LPX
Liepaja
Latvia
15,612 km
9,701 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,612 km
9,701 mi / 8,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Riga
Heading
346°
north northwest

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LPX PPT
Airport Name Liepaja International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LPX PPT
ICAO Code EVLA NTAA
City Liepaja Papeete
Country Latvia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Riga Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.520000, 21.100000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Liepaja (LPX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Liepaja International Airport (LPX) in Liepaja, Latvia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,612 kilometers (9,701 miles / 8,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Liepaja, it's 17:55 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Liepaja (LPX) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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