PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,372 km
6,445 miles
YKU
Chisasibi
Canada
Distance
10,372 km
6,445 mi / 5,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YKU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chisasibi Airport
IATA Code PPT YKU
ICAO Code NTAA CSU2
City Papeete Chisasibi
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.810000, -78.920000

Papeete (PPT) to Chisasibi (YKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chisasibi Airport (YKU) in Chisasibi, Canada is 10,372 kilometers (6,445 miles / 5,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 23:00 in Papeete, it's 04:00 in Chisasibi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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