CUR
Willemstad
CW
9,448 km
5,871 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,448 km
5,871 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Curacao
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUR PPT
Airport Name Hato International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CUR PPT
ICAO Code TNCC NTAA
City Willemstad Papeete
Country CW French Polynesia
Timezone America/Curacao Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 29 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.190000, -68.960000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Willemstad (CUR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hato International Airport (CUR) in Willemstad, CW to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,448 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 CW 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 06:03 in Willemstad, it's 00:03 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 Willemstad (CUR) follows a heading of 76° (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 Hato International Airport (CUR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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