PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,199 km
5,094 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
8,199 km
5,094 mi / 4,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YWL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT YWL
ICAO Code NTAA CYWL
City Papeete Williams Lake
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 52.180000, -122.050000

Papeete (PPT) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 8,199 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 03:19 in Papeete, it's 05:19 in Williams Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,080 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) 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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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