PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,028 km
6,231 miles
YEK
Arviat
Canada
Distance
10,028 km
6,231 mi / 5,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YEK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Arviat Airport
IATA Code PPT YEK
ICAO Code NTAA CYEK
City Papeete Arviat
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.090000, -94.070000

Papeete (PPT) to Arviat (YEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Arviat Airport (YEK) in Arviat, Canada is 10,028 kilometers (6,231 miles / 5,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 19:54 in Papeete, it's 23:54 in Arviat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Arviat (YEK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Arviat Airport (YEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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