PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,866 km
4,888 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,866 km
4,888 mi / 4,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YVR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PPT YVR
ICAO Code NTAA CYVR
City Papeete Richmond
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 49.190000, -123.180000

Papeete (PPT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,866 kilometers (4,888 miles / 4,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:27 in Papeete, it's 00:27 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 207° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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