PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,945 km
7,423 miles
YYT
St. John's
Canada
Distance
11,945 km
7,423 mi / 6,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YYT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St. John's International Airport
IATA Code PPT YYT
ICAO Code NTAA CYYT
City Papeete St. John's
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/St_Johns
Elevation 5 ft 461 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.620000, -52.750000

Papeete (PPT) to St. John's (YYT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St. John's International Airport (YYT) in St. John's, Canada is 11,945 kilometers (7,423 miles / 6,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 21:57 in Papeete, it's 04:27 in St. John's. With a 6.5-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 St. John's (YYT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 St. John's International Airport (YYT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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