CYA
Les Cayes
Haiti
9,195 km
5,713 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,195 km
5,713 mi / 4,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CYA PPT
Airport Name Les Cayes Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CYA PPT
ICAO Code MTCA NTAA
City Les Cayes Papeete
Country Haiti French Polynesia
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 203 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 18.270000, -73.790000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Les Cayes (CYA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Les Cayes Airport (CYA) in Les Cayes, Haiti to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,195 kilometers (5,713 miles / 4,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Haiti 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 15:05 in Les Cayes, it's 10:05 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 Les Cayes (CYA) follows a heading of 68° (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 Les Cayes Airport (CYA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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