PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,278 km
7,008 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
11,278 km
7,008 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZUM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code PPT ZUM
ICAO Code NTAA CZUM
City Papeete Churchill Falls
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Halifax
Elevation 5 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.560000, -64.110000

Papeete (PPT) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 11,278 kilometers (7,008 miles / 6,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 18:55 in Papeete, it's 00:55 in Churchill Falls. 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 1,437 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 256° (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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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