LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
15,288 km
9,500 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,288 km
9,500 mi / 8,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

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LYE PPT
Airport Name RAF Lyneham Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LYE PPT
ICAO Code EGDL NTAA
City Lyneham Papeete
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 513 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.510000, -1.990000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lyneham (LYE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,288 kilometers (9,500 miles / 8,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Kingdom 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 17:34 in Lyneham, it's 07:34 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Lyneham (LYE) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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