PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,009 km
6,219 miles
YCN
Cochrane
Canada
Distance
10,009 km
6,219 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YCN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Cochrane Airport
IATA Code PPT YCN
ICAO Code NTAA CYCN
City Papeete Cochrane
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 861 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 49.110000, -81.010000

Papeete (PPT) to Cochrane (YCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Cochrane Airport (YCN) in Cochrane, Canada is 10,009 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 19:19 in Papeete, it's 00:19 in Cochrane. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cochrane (YCN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Cochrane Airport (YCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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