PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,838 km
5,491 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
8,838 km
5,491 mi / 4,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT YQH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT YQH
ICAO Code NTAA CYQH
City Papeete Watson Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 60.120000, -128.820000

Papeete (PPT) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 8,838 kilometers (5,491 miles / 4,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 01:23 in Papeete, it's 03:23 in Watson Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,250 feet between the two airports. Watson Lake Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Watson Lake (YQH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 200° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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