PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,072 km
5,016 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
8,072 km
5,016 mi / 4,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YLW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code PPT YLW
ICAO Code NTAA CYLW
City Papeete Kelowna
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 49.960000, -119.380000

Papeete (PPT) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 8,072 kilometers (5,016 miles / 4,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 21:09 in Papeete, it's 23:09 in Kelowna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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