The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 9,586 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 18:20 in Papeete, it's 00:20 in Armstrong. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,053 feet between the two airports. Armstrong Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Armstrong (YYW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.