LTW
Leonardtown
United States
9,810 km
6,096 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,810 km
6,096 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LTW PPT
Airport Name St Mary's County Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LTW PPT
ICAO Code K2W6 NTAA
City Leonardtown Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 142 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 38.320000, -76.550000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Leonardtown (LTW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) in Leonardtown, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,810 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 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 22:15 in Leonardtown, it's 17:15 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 Leonardtown (LTW) follows a heading of 49° (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 St Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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