PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,426 km
5,857 miles
ZWL
Wollaston Lake
Canada
Distance
9,426 km
5,857 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZWL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wollaston Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT ZWL
ICAO Code NTAA CZWL
City Papeete Wollaston Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Regina
Elevation 5 ft 1,360 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 58.110000, -103.170000

Papeete (PPT) to Wollaston Lake (ZWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 9,426 kilometers (5,857 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 16:14 in Papeete, it's 20:14 in Wollaston Lake. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Wollaston Lake Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 224° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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