LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
8,826 km
5,484 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,826 km
5,484 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LSF PPT
Airport Name Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LSF PPT
ICAO Code KLSF NTAA
City Fort Moore (Columbus) Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 227 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.300000, -85.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,826 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Fort Moore (Columbus), it's 19:44 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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