LAX to PPT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is 6,611 km (4,108 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PPT to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Papeete?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is 6,611 km (4,108 mi, 3,570 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LAX to PPT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PPT is roughly southwest of LAX.
How is the LAX to PPT route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-PPT in IATA codes and KLAX-NTAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Fa'a'ā International Airport is PPT (NTAA).
| LAX | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Fa'a'ā International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | NTAA |
| Country | United States | French Polynesia |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 5 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #386 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; NTAA starts with N, the prefix for the South Pacific. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PPT sits 120 ft (37 m) lower than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to PPT
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| TN | Air Tahiti Nui | THT | Tahiti Airlines | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, DL, NZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Papeete?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) are 6,611 km (4,108 mi, 3,570 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to PPT?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and PPT takes about 8h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PPT from LAX?
Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) lies roughly southwest of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to PPT?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-PPT route in the open dataset, including Air France, Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui.
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