AKV
Akulivik
Canada
10,745 km
6,676 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,745 km
6,676 mi / 5,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Toronto
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKV PPT
Airport Name Akulivik Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AKV PPT
ICAO Code CYKO NTAA
City Akulivik Papeete
Country Canada French Polynesia
Timezone America/Toronto Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 75 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 60.820000, -78.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Akulivik (AKV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akulivik Airport (AKV) in Akulivik, Canada to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,745 kilometers (6,676 miles / 5,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Akulivik, it's 08:59 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Akulivik (AKV) follows a heading of 28° (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 Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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