PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,924 km
5,545 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
8,924 km
5,545 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT YXQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code PPT YXQ
ICAO Code NTAA CYXQ
City Papeete Beaver Creek
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Whitehorse
Elevation 5 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 62.410000, -140.870000

Papeete (PPT) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 8,924 kilometers (5,545 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 16:47 in Papeete, it's 19:47 in Beaver Creek. 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 2,126 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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