PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,678 km
6,013 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
9,678 km
6,013 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YQS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT YQS
ICAO Code NTAA CYQS
City Papeete St Thomas
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 778 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 42.770000, -81.110000

Papeete (PPT) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 9,678 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 13:43 in Papeete, it's 18:43 in St Thomas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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