LSS
Les Saintes
GP
10,332 km
6,420 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,332 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LSS PPT
Airport Name Terre-de-Haut Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LSS PPT
ICAO Code TFFS NTAA
City Les Saintes Papeete
Country GP French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 46 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 15.860000, -61.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Les Saintes (LSS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) in Les Saintes, GP to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,332 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 GP 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 13:59 in Les Saintes, it's 07:59 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Les Saintes (LSS) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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