PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,515 km
5,913 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
9,515 km
5,913 mi / 5,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZSJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT ZSJ
ICAO Code NTAA CZSJ
City Papeete Sandy Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.060000, -93.340000

Papeete (PPT) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 9,515 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 01:10 in Papeete, it's 05:10 in Sandy Lake. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.