CRU
Carriacou Island
Grenada
10,230 km
6,357 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,230 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Grenada
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CRU PPT
Airport Name Lauriston Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CRU PPT
ICAO Code TGPZ NTAA
City Carriacou Island Papeete
Country Grenada French Polynesia
Timezone America/Grenada Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.480000, -61.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Carriacou Island (CRU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lauriston Airport (CRU) in Carriacou Island, Grenada to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,230 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Grenada 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 03:33 in Carriacou Island, it's 21:33 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Carriacou Island (CRU) follows a heading of 78° (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 Lauriston Airport (CRU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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