PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,410 km
5,847 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
9,410 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT YVQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code PPT YVQ
ICAO Code NTAA CYVQ
City Papeete Norman Wells
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 5 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 65.280000, -126.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 9,410 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 11:04 in Papeete, it's 14:04 in Norman Wells. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 202° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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