PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,769 km
6,070 miles
YAX
Angling Lake
Canada
Distance
9,769 km
6,070 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YAX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wapekeka Airport
IATA Code PPT YAX
ICAO Code NTAA CKB6
City Papeete Angling Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.850000, -89.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Angling Lake (YAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wapekeka Airport (YAX) in Angling Lake, Canada is 9,769 kilometers (6,070 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 04:57 in Papeete, it's 08:57 in Angling Lake. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Angling Lake (YAX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Wapekeka Airport (YAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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