PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,520 km
5,294 miles
YET
Edson
Canada
Distance
8,520 km
5,294 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YET
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Edson Airport
IATA Code PPT YET
ICAO Code NTAA CYET
City Papeete Edson
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 5 ft 3,043 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.580000, -116.470000

Papeete (PPT) to Edson (YET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Edson Airport (YET) in Edson, Canada is 8,520 kilometers (5,294 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:42 in Papeete, it's 05:42 in Edson. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,038 feet between the two airports. Edson Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Edson (YET) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Edson Airport (YET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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