PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,398 km
5,839 miles
YPM
Pikangikum
Canada
Distance
9,398 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YPM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pikangikum Airport
IATA Code PPT YPM
ICAO Code NTAA CYPM
City Papeete Pikangikum
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 51.820000, -93.970000

Papeete (PPT) to Pikangikum (YPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pikangikum Airport (YPM) in Pikangikum, Canada is 9,398 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 10:58 in Papeete, it's 14:58 in Pikangikum. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,109 feet between the two airports. Pikangikum Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Pikangikum (YPM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Pikangikum Airport (YPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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