About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia and Lae Airport (LML), Lae Atoll, Marshall Islands would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,524 miles (or 5,671 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: PPT / NTAA
Airport Names:
  1. Fa'a'ā International Airport
  2. Aéroport International Tahiti Fa'a'ā
Location: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
GPS Coordinates: 17°33'24"S by 149°36'41"W
Area Served: Tahiti, French Polynesia
Operator/Owner: SETIL - Aéroports
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 5 feet (2 meters)
# of Runways: 1
View all routes: Routes from PPT
More Information: PPT Maps & Info

Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: LML /
Airport Name: Lae Airport
Location: Lae Atoll, Marshall Islands
GPS Coordinates: 8°55'18"N by 166°15'56"E
Area Served: Lae, Lae Atoll, Marshall Islands
Airport Type: Public
View all routes: Routes from LML
More Information: LML Maps & Info

Facts about Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT):

  • Many buses come into the airport from Pape'ete, the main bus being the Fa'a'ā airport shuttle which goes along Tahiti's west coast freeway, which passes in front of the main terminal.
  • The furthest airport from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is El Debba Airport (EDB), which is nearly antipodal to Fa'a'ā International Airport (meaning Fa'a'ā International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from El Debba Airport), and is located 12,387 miles (19,935 kilometers) away in El Debba (Al Dabbah), Sudan.
  • The Mahina Lounge is a small airside lounge, after the security area.
  • In addition to being known as "Fa'a'ā International Airport", another name for PPT is "Aéroport International Tahiti Fa'a'ā".
  • The closest airport to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is Moorea Airport (MOZ), which is located only 11 miles (18 kilometers) WNW of PPT.
  • Because of Fa'a'ā International Airport's relatively low elevation of 5 feet, planes can take off or land at Fa'a'ā International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) currently has only 1 runway.
  • Fa'a'ā International Airport is relatively small.

Facts about Lae Airport (LML):

  • The furthest airport from Lae Airport (LML) is RAF Ascension (ASI), which is nearly antipodal to Lae Airport (meaning Lae Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from RAF Ascension), and is located 12,357 miles (19,887 kilometers) away in Georgetown, Ascension Island, Saint Helena.
  • The closest airport to Lae Airport (LML) is Ujae Airport (UJE), which is located 34 miles (55 kilometers) W of LML.

Map of Nearest Airports to Fa'a'ā International Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Fa'a'ā International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
110.97 miles (17.65 km) WNWMoorea Airport (MOZ)Moorea, Windward Islands, French PolynesiaView Moorea Airport on a map Set MOZ as origin Airport Set MOZ as destination Airport Get more information about Moorea Airport
2110.82 miles (178.34 km) WNWHuahine – Fare Airport (HUH)Huahine, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Huahine – Fare Airport on a map Set HUH as origin Airport Set HUH as destination Airport Get more information about Huahine – Fare Airport
3161.02 miles (259.14 km) WNWBora Bora Airport (BOB)Bora Bora, French PolynesiaView Bora Bora Airport on a map Set BOB as origin Airport Set BOB as destination Airport Get more information about Bora Bora Airport
4190.64 miles (306.80 km) WNWMaupiti Airport (MAU)Maupiti, Leeward Islands, French PolynesiaView Maupiti Airport on a map Set MAU as origin Airport Set MAU as destination Airport Get more information about Maupiti Airport
5195.00 miles (313.82 km) NNEMataiva Airport (MVT)Mataiva, French PolynesiaView Mataiva Airport on a map Set MVT as origin Airport Set MVT as destination Airport Get more information about Mataiva Airport
6252.24 miles (405.94 km) ENEApataki Airport (APK)Apataki, French PolynesiaView Apataki Airport on a map Set APK as origin Airport Set APK as destination Airport Get more information about Apataki Airport
7254.52 miles (409.60 km) NEArutua Airport (AXR)Arutua, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Arutua Airport on a map Set AXR as origin Airport Set AXR as destination Airport Get more information about Arutua Airport
8270.56 miles (435.43 km) EAnaa Airport (AAA)Anaa, Tuamotus, French PolynesiaView Anaa Airport on a map Set AAA as origin Airport Set AAA as destination Airport Get more information about Anaa Airport
9281.39 miles (452.86 km) ENEFakarava Airport (FAV)Fakarava, Society Islands, French PolynesiaView Fakarava Airport on a map Set FAV as origin Airport Set FAV as destination Airport Get more information about Fakarava Airport
10310.40 miles (499.55 km) NEAhe Airport (AHE)Ahe, French PolynesiaView Ahe Airport on a map Set AHE as origin Airport Set AHE as destination Airport Get more information about Ahe Airport
11318.95 miles (513.29 km) NEManihi Airport (XMH)Manihi, French PolynesiaView Manihi Airport on a map Set XMH as origin Airport Set XMH as destination Airport Get more information about Manihi Airport
12355.58 miles (572.25 km) SSWRurutu Airport (RUR)Rurutu, French PolynesiaView Rurutu Airport on a map Set RUR as origin Airport Set RUR as destination Airport Get more information about Rurutu Airport
13399.07 miles (642.24 km) EMakemo Airport (MKP)Makemo, French PolynesiaView Makemo Airport on a map Set MKP as origin Airport Set MKP as destination Airport Get more information about Makemo Airport
14483.25 miles (777.71 km) ENERaroia Airport (RRR)Raroia, French PolynesiaView Raroia Airport on a map Set RRR as origin Airport Set RRR as destination Airport Get more information about Raroia Airport
15536.08 miles (862.74 km) WSWAkatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) (MUK)Mauke Island, Cook IslandsView Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport) on a map Set MUK as origin Airport Set MUK as destination Airport Get more information about Akatoka Manava Airport (Mauke Airport)

Map of Furthest Airports from Fa'a'ā International Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Fa'a'ā International Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112,387.28 miles (19,935.35 km) NWEl Debba Airport (EDB)El Debba (Al Dabbah), SudanView El Debba Airport on a map Set EDB as origin Airport Set EDB as destination Airport Get more information about El Debba Airport
212,386.54 miles (19,934.16 km) NWAd-Dabbah Airport (AAD)Al Dabbah, SudanView Ad-Dabbah Airport on a map Set AAD as origin Airport Set AAD as destination Airport Get more information about Ad-Dabbah Airport
312,326.43 miles (19,837.41 km) NDongola Airport (DOG)Dongola, SudanView Dongola Airport on a map Set DOG as origin Airport Set DOG as destination Airport Get more information about Dongola Airport
412,323.58 miles (19,832.84 km) WNWMerowe Airport (MWE)Merowe, SudanView Merowe Airport on a map Set MWE as origin Airport Set MWE as destination Airport Get more information about Merowe Airport
512,239.27 miles (19,697.14 km) NWKhartoum International Airport (KRT)Khartoum, SudanView Khartoum International Airport on a map Set KRT as origin Airport Set KRT as destination Airport Get more information about Khartoum International Airport
612,195.02 miles (19,625.94 km) WAtbara Airport (ATB)Atbara, SudanView Atbara Airport on a map Set ATB as origin Airport Set ATB as destination Airport Get more information about Atbara Airport
712,134.56 miles (19,528.63 km) NNWWadi Halfa Airport (WHF)Wadi Halfa, SudanView Wadi Halfa Airport on a map Set WHF as origin Airport Set WHF as destination Airport Get more information about Wadi Halfa Airport
812,132.36 miles (19,525.09 km) NEl Obeid Airport (EBD)El Obeid, SudanView El Obeid Airport on a map Set EBD as origin Airport Set EBD as destination Airport Get more information about El Obeid Airport
912,094.49 miles (19,464.14 km) NNWAl Hufalysin Airport (ABS)Abu Simbel, EgyptView Al Hufalysin Airport on a map Set ABS as origin Airport Set ABS as destination Airport Get more information about Al Hufalysin Airport
1012,073.21 miles (19,429.90 km) NNESharq Al-Owainat Airport (GSQ)Sharq Al-Owainat, EgyptView Sharq Al-Owainat Airport on a map Set GSQ as origin Airport Set GSQ as destination Airport Get more information about Sharq Al-Owainat Airport
1112,029.83 miles (19,360.08 km) WNWKhashm El Girba Airport (GBU)Khashm El Girba, SudanView Khashm El Girba Airport on a map Set GBU as origin Airport Set GBU as destination Airport Get more information about Khashm El Girba Airport
1212,015.69 miles (19,337.33 km) WNWKassala Airport (KSL)Kassala, SudanView Kassala Airport on a map Set KSL as origin Airport Set KSL as destination Airport Get more information about Kassala Airport
1312,003.54 miles (19,317.78 km) NEEl Fashir Airport (ELF)El Fasher, SudanView El Fashir Airport on a map Set ELF as origin Airport Set ELF as destination Airport Get more information about El Fashir Airport
1411,970.06 miles (19,263.89 km) NWGalegu Airport (DNX)Dinder, SudanView Galegu Airport on a map Set DNX as origin Airport Set DNX as destination Airport Get more information about Galegu Airport
1511,969.93 miles (19,263.68 km) WNWPort Sudan New International Airport (PZU)Port Sudan, SudanView Port Sudan New International Airport on a map Set PZU as origin Airport Set PZU as destination Airport Get more information about Port Sudan New International Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Lae Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Lae Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
134.34 miles (55.26 km) WUjae Airport (UJE)Ujae Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Ujae Airport on a map Set UJE as destination Airport Set UJE as destination Airport Get more information about Ujae Airport
248.22 miles (77.60 km) NEElenak Airport (EAL)Elenak, Marshall IslandsView Elenak Airport on a map Set EAL as destination Airport Set EAL as destination Airport Get more information about Elenak Airport
388.32 miles (142.13 km) NNWWotho Airport (WTO)Wotho, Marshall IslandsView Wotho Airport on a map Set WTO as destination Airport Set WTO as destination Airport Get more information about Wotho Airport
4101.07 miles (162.65 km) EBucholz Army Airfield (KWA)Kwajalein, Marshall IslandsView Bucholz Army Airfield on a map Set KWA as destination Airport Set KWA as destination Airport Get more information about Bucholz Army Airfield
5101.18 miles (162.84 km) EEbadon Airstrip (EBN)Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Ebadon Airstrip on a map Set EBN as destination Airport Set EBN as destination Airport Get more information about Ebadon Airstrip
6158.40 miles (254.91 km) ESEMajkin Airport (MJE)Majkin, Marshall IslandsView Majkin Airport on a map Set MJE as destination Airport Set MJE as destination Airport Get more information about Majkin Airport
7160.15 miles (257.74 km) NNERongelap Airport (RNP)Rongelap Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Rongelap Airport on a map Set RNP as destination Airport Set RNP as destination Airport Get more information about Rongelap Airport
8185.89 miles (299.16 km) NNWBikini Atoll Airport (BII)Bikini Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Bikini Atoll Airport on a map Set BII as destination Airport Set BII as destination Airport Get more information about Bikini Atoll Airport
9186.37 miles (299.94 km) ESEWoja Airport (WJA)Woja, Marshall IslandsView Woja Airport on a map Set WJA as destination Airport Set WJA as destination Airport Get more information about Woja Airport
10199.81 miles (321.56 km) ESEAilinglaplap Atoll (AIP)Ailinglaplap Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Ailinglaplap Atoll on a map Set AIP as destination Airport Set AIP as destination Airport Get more information about Ailinglaplap Atoll
11202.32 miles (325.60 km) ESEJabot Airport (JAT)Jabat Island, Marshall IslandsView Jabot Airport on a map Set JAT as destination Airport Set JAT as destination Airport Get more information about Jabot Airport
12206.82 miles (332.84 km) ESEJeh Airport (JEJ)Ailinglaplap Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Jeh Airport on a map Set JEJ as destination Airport Set JEJ as destination Airport Get more information about Jeh Airport
13216.60 miles (348.58 km) ENELikiep Airport (LIK)Likiep Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Likiep Airport on a map Set LIK as destination Airport Set LIK as destination Airport Get more information about Likiep Airport
14260.54 miles (419.29 km) SSENamorik Airport (NDK)Namorik Atoll, Marshall IslandsView Namorik Airport on a map Set NDK as destination Airport Set NDK as destination Airport Get more information about Namorik Airport
15268.64 miles (432.33 km) ENEAiluk Airport (AIM)Ailuk, Marshall IslandsView Ailuk Airport on a map Set AIM as destination Airport Set AIM as destination Airport Get more information about Ailuk Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Lae Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Lae Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112,357.05 miles (19,886.69 km) SERAF Ascension (ASI)Georgetown, Ascension Island, Saint HelenaView RAF Ascension on a map Set ASI as destination Airport Set ASI as destination Airport Get more information about RAF Ascension
211,429.42 miles (18,393.83 km) SSWSasstown Airport (SAZ)Sasstown, LiberiaView Sasstown Airport on a map Set SAZ as destination Airport Set SAZ as destination Airport Get more information about Sasstown Airport
311,428.07 miles (18,391.65 km) SSWCape Palmas Airport (CPA)Cape Palmas, LiberiaView Cape Palmas Airport on a map Set CPA as destination Airport Set CPA as destination Airport Get more information about Cape Palmas Airport
411,420.33 miles (18,379.20 km) SSWGreenville/Sinoe Airport (SNI)Greenville, LiberiaView Greenville/Sinoe Airport on a map Set SNI as destination Airport Set SNI as destination Airport Get more information about Greenville/Sinoe Airport
511,381.60 miles (18,316.87 km) SSWBuchanan Airport (UCN)Buchanan, LiberiaView Buchanan Airport on a map Set UCN as destination Airport Set UCN as destination Airport Get more information about Buchanan Airport
611,366.03 miles (18,291.81 km) SSpriggs Payne Airport (MLW)Monrovia, LiberiaView Spriggs Payne Airport on a map Set MLW as destination Airport Set MLW as destination Airport Get more information about Spriggs Payne Airport
711,364.20 miles (18,288.87 km) SSWRoberts International Airport Roberts Field (ROB)Monrovia, LiberiaView Roberts International Airport Roberts Field on a map Set ROB as destination Airport Set ROB as destination Airport Get more information about Roberts International Airport Roberts Field
811,346.00 miles (18,259.57 km) SSWSassandra Airport (ZSS)Sassandra, Côte d'IvoireView Sassandra Airport on a map Set ZSS as destination Airport Set ZSS as destination Airport Get more information about Sassandra Airport
911,332.90 miles (18,238.49 km) SSWTchien Airport (THC)Tchien, LiberiaView Tchien Airport on a map Set THC as destination Airport Set THC as destination Airport Get more information about Tchien Airport
1011,296.88 miles (18,180.53 km) SSherbro International Airport (BTE)Bonthe, Sierra LeoneView Sherbro International Airport on a map Set BTE as destination Airport Set BTE as destination Airport Get more information about Sherbro International Airport
1111,286.52 miles (18,163.84 km) SSWGuiglo Airport (GGO)Guiglo, Côte d'IvoireView Guiglo Airport on a map Set GGO as destination Airport Set GGO as destination Airport Get more information about Guiglo Airport
1211,276.81 miles (18,148.23 km) SGbangbatok Airport (GBK)Gbangbatok, Sierra LeoneView Gbangbatok Airport on a map Set GBK as destination Airport Set GBK as destination Airport Get more information about Gbangbatok Airport
1311,269.56 miles (18,136.56 km) SSWGagnoa Airport (GGN)Gagnoa, Côte d'IvoireView Gagnoa Airport on a map Set GGN as destination Airport Set GGN as destination Airport Get more information about Gagnoa Airport
1411,267.69 miles (18,133.55 km) SSWDivo Airport (DIV)Divo, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)View Divo Airport on a map Set DIV as destination Airport Set DIV as destination Airport Get more information about Divo Airport
1511,263.61 miles (18,126.98 km) SBo Airport (KBS)Bo, Sierra LeoneView Bo Airport on a map Set KBS as destination Airport Set KBS as destination Airport Get more information about Bo Airport