PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,909 km
6,779 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
10,909 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YSJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code PPT YSJ
ICAO Code NTAA CYSJ
City Papeete Saint John
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Halifax
Elevation 5 ft 357 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 45.320000, -65.890000

Papeete (PPT) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 10,909 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 09:32 in Papeete, it's 15:32 in Saint John. 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 Saint John (YSJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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