PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,320 km
6,413 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
10,320 km
6,413 mi / 5,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZEM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code PPT ZEM
ICAO Code NTAA CZEM
City Papeete Eastmain River
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 52.230000, -78.520000

Papeete (PPT) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 10,320 kilometers (6,413 miles / 5,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 19:24 in Papeete, it's 00:24 in Eastmain River. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 245° (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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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