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.