PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,301 km
5,158 miles
YQL
Lethbridge
Canada
Distance
8,301 km
5,158 mi / 4,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YQL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Lethbridge Airport
IATA Code PPT YQL
ICAO Code NTAA CYQL
City Papeete Lethbridge
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 5 ft 3,048 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 49.630000, -112.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Lethbridge (YQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Lethbridge Airport (YQL) in Lethbridge, Canada is 8,301 kilometers (5,158 miles / 4,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 22:29 in Papeete, it's 01:29 in Lethbridge. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,043 feet between the two airports. Lethbridge Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Lethbridge (YQL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Lethbridge Airport (YQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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