PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,426 km
5,235 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
8,426 km
5,235 mi / 4,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YXH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code PPT YXH
ICAO Code NTAA CYXH
City Papeete Medicine Hat
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 5 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 50.020000, -110.720000

Papeete (PPT) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 8,426 kilometers (5,235 miles / 4,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:53 in Papeete, it's 00:53 in Medicine Hat. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,347 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 218° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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