PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,225 km
6,353 miles
YRT
Rankin Inlet
Canada
Distance
10,225 km
6,353 mi / 5,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YRT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA Code PPT YRT
ICAO Code NTAA CYRT
City Papeete Rankin Inlet
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 62.810000, -92.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) in Rankin Inlet, Canada is 10,225 kilometers (6,353 miles / 5,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 06:42 in Papeete, it's 10:42 in Rankin Inlet. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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