CYU
Cuyo
Philippines
10,299 km
6,399 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,299 km
6,399 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Manila
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CYU PPT
Airport Name Cuyo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CYU PPT
ICAO Code RPLO NTAA
City Cuyo Papeete
Country Philippines French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 10.860000, 121.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cuyo (CYU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cuyo Airport (CYU) in Cuyo, Philippines to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,299 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Cuyo, it's 23:00 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Cuyo (CYU) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.