PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,104 km
5,657 miles
YMA
Mayo
Canada
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT YMA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mayo Airport
IATA Code PPT YMA
ICAO Code NTAA CYMA
City Papeete Mayo
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.620000, -135.870000

Papeete (PPT) to Mayo (YMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mayo Airport (YMA) in Mayo, Canada is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 07:14 in Papeete, it's 09:14 in Mayo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,648 feet between the two airports. Mayo Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Mayo (YMA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 193° (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 Mayo Airport (YMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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