PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,672 km
6,010 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
9,672 km
6,010 mi / 5,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YGX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code PPT YGX
ICAO Code NTAA CYGX
City Papeete Gillam
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 56.360000, -94.710000

Papeete (PPT) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 9,672 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 20:24 in Papeete, it's 00:24 in Gillam. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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