PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,363 km
6,439 miles
YJN
Saint Jean
Canada
Distance
10,363 km
6,439 mi / 5,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YJN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St Jean Airport
IATA Code PPT YJN
ICAO Code NTAA CYJN
City Papeete Saint Jean
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 136 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 45.290000, -73.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Saint Jean (YJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St Jean Airport (YJN) in Saint Jean, Canada is 10,363 kilometers (6,439 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 06:45 in Papeete, it's 11:45 in Saint Jean. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saint Jean (YJN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (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 St Jean Airport (YJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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