FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
8,077 km
5,019 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
8,077 km
5,019 mi / 4,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
20°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

FAV YYC
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code FAV YYC
ICAO Code NTGF CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 51.110000, -114.020000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 8,077 kilometers (5,019 miles / 4,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:15 in Fakarava Airport, it's 17:15 in Calgary. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,544 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Fakarava Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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