PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,490 km
5,275 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
8,490 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT YAP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code PPT YAP
ICAO Code NTAA PTYA
City Papeete Yap Island
Country French Polynesia Micronesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 5 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.500000, 138.080000

Papeete (PPT) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 8,490 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Micronesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Papeete, it's 10:45 in Yap Island. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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