PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,738 km
7,294 miles
YRF
Cartwright
Canada
Distance
11,738 km
7,294 mi / 6,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YRF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Cartwright Airport
IATA Code PPT YRF
ICAO Code NTAA CYCA
City Papeete Cartwright
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Halifax
Elevation 5 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.680000, -57.040000

Papeete (PPT) to Cartwright (YRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Cartwright Airport (YRF) in Cartwright, Canada is 11,738 kilometers (7,294 miles / 6,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 07:57 in Papeete, it's 13:57 in Cartwright. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cartwright (YRF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Cartwright Airport (YRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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