PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,269 km
6,381 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
10,269 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YKQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code PPT YKQ
ICAO Code NTAA CYKQ
City Papeete Waskaganish
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 51.470000, -78.760000

Papeete (PPT) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 10,269 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 21:56 in Papeete, it's 02:56 in Waskaganish. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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