KES
Kelsey
Canada
9,563 km
5,942 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,563 km
5,942 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Winnipeg
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KES PPT
Airport Name Kelsey Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KES PPT
ICAO Code CZEE NTAA
City Kelsey Papeete
Country Canada French Polynesia
Timezone America/Winnipeg Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 600 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.040000, -96.510000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kelsey (KES) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelsey Airport (KES) in Kelsey, Canada to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,563 kilometers (5,942 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 06:59 in Kelsey, it's 02:59 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kelsey (KES) follows a heading of 27° (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 Kelsey Airport (KES) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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