PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,019 km
6,847 miles
YAU
Kattiniq
Canada
Distance
11,019 km
6,847 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YAU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Donaldson Airport
IATA Code PPT YAU
ICAO Code NTAA CTP9
City Papeete Kattiniq
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 1,902 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.660000, -73.320000

Papeete (PPT) to Kattiniq (YAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Donaldson Airport (YAU) in Kattiniq, Canada is 11,019 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 17:15 in Papeete, it's 22:15 in Kattiniq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,897 feet between the two airports. Donaldson Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Kattiniq (YAU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Donaldson Airport (YAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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