PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,414 km
5,850 miles
YZF
Yellowknife
Canada
Distance
9,414 km
5,850 mi / 5,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YZF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yellowknife Airport
IATA Code PPT YZF
ICAO Code NTAA CYZF
City Papeete Yellowknife
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 5 ft 675 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 62.460000, -114.440000

Papeete (PPT) to Yellowknife (YZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 9,414 kilometers (5,850 miles / 5,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:26 in Papeete, it's 23:26 in Yellowknife. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yellowknife (YZF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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