PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,321 km
7,034 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
11,321 km
7,034 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YGZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code PPT YGZ
ICAO Code NTAA CYGZ
City Papeete Grise Fiord
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 76.430000, -82.910000

Papeete (PPT) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 11,321 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 13:20 in Papeete, it's 18:20 in Grise Fiord. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) 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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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