PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,876 km
5,515 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
8,876 km
5,515 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YLJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT YLJ
ICAO Code NTAA CYLJ
City Papeete Meadow Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Regina
Elevation 5 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 54.130000, -108.520000

Papeete (PPT) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 8,876 kilometers (5,515 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:41 in Papeete, it's 22:41 in Meadow 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 1,571 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 220° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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