CAY
Cayenne / Rochambeau
GF
10,936 km
6,795 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,936 km
6,795 mi / 5,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Cayenne
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAY PPT
Airport Name Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CAY PPT
ICAO Code SOCA NTAA
City Cayenne / Rochambeau Papeete
Country GF French Polynesia
Timezone America/Cayenne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.820000, -52.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) in Cayenne / Rochambeau, GF to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,936 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Cayenne / Rochambeau, it's 13:18 in Papeete. With a 7-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 Papeete (PPT) to Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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