PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,912 km
6,781 miles
YME
Matane
Canada
Distance
10,912 km
6,781 mi / 5,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YME
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Matane Airport
IATA Code PPT YME
ICAO Code NTAA CYME
City Papeete Matane
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 48.860000, -67.450000

Papeete (PPT) to Matane (YME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Matane Airport (YME) in Matane, Canada is 10,912 kilometers (6,781 miles / 5,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 04:43 in Papeete, it's 09:43 in Matane. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Matane (YME) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Matane Airport (YME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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