PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,973 km
6,818 miles
YTE
Cape Dorset
Canada
Distance
10,973 km
6,818 mi / 5,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YTE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Cape Dorset Airport
IATA Code PPT YTE
ICAO Code NTAA CYTE
City Papeete Cape Dorset
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 64.230000, -76.530000

Papeete (PPT) to Cape Dorset (YTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) in Cape Dorset, Canada is 10,973 kilometers (6,818 miles / 5,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 16:35 in Papeete, it's 21:35 in Cape Dorset. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (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 Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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