PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,558 km
5,318 miles
YCQ
Chetwynd
Canada
Distance
8,558 km
5,318 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YCQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chetwynd Airport
IATA Code PPT YCQ
ICAO Code NTAA CYCQ
City Papeete Chetwynd
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 5 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 55.690000, -121.630000

Papeete (PPT) to Chetwynd (YCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) in Chetwynd, Canada is 8,558 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 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 22:05 in Papeete, it's 01:05 in Chetwynd. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,995 feet between the two airports. Chetwynd Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Chetwynd (YCQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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