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Flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Papeete (PPT)

Los Angeles International Airport, United States ↔ Fa'a'ā International Airport, French Polynesia

A direct route between Los Angeles and Papeete appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 6 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air France (AF)Air Tahiti Nui (TN)
Distance
6,611 km
4,108 miles
Est. flight time
8h 46m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in French Polynesia

Jan
27°
30/23
280mm
Feb
27°
30/23
220mm
Mar
27°
30/23
180mm
Apr
27°
30/23
140mm
May
26°
29/22
90mm
Jun
25°
28/22
60mm
Jul
25°
28/21
55mm
Aug
25°
28/21
55mm
Sep
25°
28/22
70mm
Oct
26°
29/22
100mm
Nov
26°
29/23
180mm
Dec
27°
30/23
280mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Los Angeles from Papeete?

Los Angeles (LAX) and Papeete (PPT) are around 6,611 km (4,108 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 46m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the LAX–PPT route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air France, Air Tahiti Nui. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Papeete?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in French Polynesia?

Across French Polynesia, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for United States?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.