PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,464 km
6,502 miles
YMT
Chibougamau
Canada
Distance
10,464 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YMT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chapais Airport
IATA Code PPT YMT
ICAO Code NTAA CYMT
City Papeete Chibougamau
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 1,270 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 49.770000, -74.530000

Papeete (PPT) to Chibougamau (YMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chapais Airport (YMT) in Chibougamau, Canada is 10,464 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 19:14 in Papeete, it's 00:14 in Chibougamau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,265 feet between the two airports. Chapais Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Chibougamau (YMT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (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 Chapais Airport (YMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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