PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,903 km
7,396 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
11,903 km
7,396 mi / 6,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT YLT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code PPT YLT
ICAO Code NTAA CYLT
City Papeete Alert
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 82.520000, -62.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 11,903 kilometers (7,396 miles / 6,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 22:57 in Papeete, it's 03:57 in Alert. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alert (YLT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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