PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,690 km
5,400 miles
ZHP
High Prairie
Canada
Distance
8,690 km
5,400 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZHP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport High Prairie Airport
IATA Code PPT ZHP
ICAO Code NTAA CZHP
City Papeete High Prairie
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Edmonton
Elevation 5 ft 1,974 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 55.390000, -116.470000

Papeete (PPT) to High Prairie (ZHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 8,690 kilometers (5,400 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 06:40 in Papeete, it's 09:40 in High Prairie. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,969 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 212° (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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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