PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,258 km
5,753 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
9,258 km
5,753 mi / 4,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YKJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT YKJ
ICAO Code NTAA CYKJ
City Papeete Key Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Regina
Elevation 5 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 57.260000, -105.620000

Papeete (PPT) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 9,258 kilometers (5,753 miles / 4,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 17:37 in Papeete, it's 21:37 in Key Lake. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,674 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 222° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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