BYM
Bayamo
Cuba
9,008 km
5,597 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Havana
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BYM PPT
Airport Name Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BYM PPT
ICAO Code MUBY NTAA
City Bayamo Papeete
Country Cuba French Polynesia
Timezone America/Havana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 203 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 20.400000, -76.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bayamo (BYM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM) in Bayamo, Cuba to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Cuba with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Bayamo, it's 15:24 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bayamo (BYM) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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