PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,107 km
5,037 miles
YKA
Kamloops
Canada
Distance
8,107 km
5,037 mi / 4,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YKA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Kamloops Airport
IATA Code PPT YKA
ICAO Code NTAA CYKA
City Papeete Kamloops
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 1,133 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 50.700000, -120.440000

Papeete (PPT) to Kamloops (YKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Kamloops Airport (YKA) in Kamloops, Canada is 8,107 kilometers (5,037 miles / 4,377 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 11:22 in Papeete, it's 13:22 in Kamloops.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,128 feet between the two airports. Kamloops Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Kamloops (YKA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 209° (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 Kamloops Airport (YKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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