PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,675 km
6,012 miles
YCE
Centralia
Canada
Distance
9,675 km
6,012 mi / 5,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
43°
northeast

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PPT YCE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome
IATA Code PPT YCE
ICAO Code NTAA CYCE
City Papeete Centralia
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 824 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.290000, -81.510000

Papeete (PPT) to Centralia (YCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE) in Centralia, Canada is 9,675 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 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 09:30 in Papeete, it's 14:30 in Centralia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Centralia (YCE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome (YCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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