KAR
Kamarang
Guyana
10,099 km
6,275 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,099 km
6,275 mi / 5,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guyana
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KAR PPT
Airport Name Kamarang Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KAR PPT
ICAO Code SYKM NTAA
City Kamarang Papeete
Country Guyana French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guyana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,601 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.870000, -60.610000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kamarang (KAR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamarang Airport (KAR) in Kamarang, Guyana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,099 kilometers (6,275 miles / 5,453 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 Guyana 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 12:49 in Kamarang, it's 06:49 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,596 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kamarang Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kamarang (KAR) follows a heading of 84° (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 Kamarang Airport (KAR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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