PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,639 km
5,990 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
9,639 km
5,990 mi / 5,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YAM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code PPT YAM
ICAO Code NTAA CYAM
City Papeete Sault Ste Marie
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 630 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 46.480000, -84.510000

Papeete (PPT) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 9,639 kilometers (5,990 miles / 5,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 15:24 in Papeete, it's 20:24 in Sault Ste Marie. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 240° (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 Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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