LUF
Glendale
United States
6,917 km
4,298 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,917 km
4,298 mi / 3,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Phoenix
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LUF PPT
Airport Name Luke Afb Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LUF PPT
ICAO Code KLUF NTAA
City Glendale Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,084 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.530000, -112.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Glendale (LUF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,917 kilometers (4,298 miles / 3,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 04:29 in Glendale, it's 01:29 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Luke Afb Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Glendale (LUF) follows a heading of 35° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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