LAK
Aklavik
Canada
9,610 km
5,971 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Edmonton
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LAK PPT
Airport Name Aklavik Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LAK PPT
ICAO Code CYKD NTAA
City Aklavik Papeete
Country Canada French Polynesia
Timezone America/Edmonton Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 68.220000, -135.010000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Aklavik (LAK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 13:20 in Aklavik, it's 10:20 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Aklavik (LAK) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aklavik Airport (LAK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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