PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,704 km
6,030 miles
YXZ
Wawa
Canada
Distance
9,704 km
6,030 mi / 5,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YXZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wawa Airport
IATA Code PPT YXZ
ICAO Code NTAA CYXZ
City Papeete Wawa
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.970000, -84.790000

Papeete (PPT) to Wawa (YXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wawa Airport (YXZ) in Wawa, Canada is 9,704 kilometers (6,030 miles / 5,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 18:48 in Papeete, it's 23:48 in Wawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wawa (YXZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 240° (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 Wawa Airport (YXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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