PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,523 km
7,160 miles
ZTB
Tete-a-la-Baleine
Canada
Distance
11,523 km
7,160 mi / 6,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZTB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport
IATA Code PPT ZTB
ICAO Code NTAA CTB6
City Papeete Tete-a-la-Baleine
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 5 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 50.670000, -59.380000

Papeete (PPT) to Tete-a-la-Baleine (ZTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport (ZTB) in Tete-a-la-Baleine, Canada is 11,523 kilometers (7,160 miles / 6,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 12:55 in Papeete, it's 18:55 in Tete-a-la-Baleine. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tete-a-la-Baleine (ZTB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport (ZTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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