PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,753 km
6,681 miles
YPX
Puvirnituq
Canada
Distance
10,753 km
6,681 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YPX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Puvirnituq Airport
IATA Code PPT YPX
ICAO Code NTAA CYPX
City Papeete Puvirnituq
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 5 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 60.050000, -77.290000

Papeete (PPT) to Puvirnituq (YPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) in Puvirnituq, Canada is 10,753 kilometers (6,681 miles / 5,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 02:07 in Papeete, it's 07:07 in Puvirnituq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puvirnituq (YPX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 246° (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 Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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