PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,485 km
6,515 miles
YLQ
La Tuque
Canada
Distance
10,485 km
6,515 mi / 5,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YLQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport La Tuque Airport
IATA Code PPT YLQ
ICAO Code NTAA CYLQ
City Papeete La Tuque
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 548 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.410000, -72.790000

Papeete (PPT) to La Tuque (YLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to La Tuque Airport (YLQ) in La Tuque, Canada is 10,485 kilometers (6,515 miles / 5,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 21:23 in Papeete, it's 02:23 in La Tuque. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Tuque (YLQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 La Tuque Airport (YLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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