LZO
Luzhou
China
12,365 km
7,683 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,365 km
7,683 mi / 6,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
99°
east

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LZO PPT
Airport Name Luzhou Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LZO PPT
ICAO Code ZULZ NTAA
City Luzhou Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.850000, 105.390000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Luzhou (LZO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luzhou Airport (LZO) in Luzhou, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,365 kilometers (7,683 miles / 6,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Luzhou, it's 14:22 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Luzhou (LZO) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Luzhou Airport (LZO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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