PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,485 km
6,515 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
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
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YSK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code PPT YSK
ICAO Code NTAA CYSK
City Papeete Sanikiluaq
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Iqaluit
Elevation 5 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 56.540000, -79.250000

Papeete (PPT) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 10,485 kilometers (6,515 miles / 5,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 03:39 in Papeete, it's 08:39 in Sanikiluaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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