KAV
Kavanayen Airport
Venezuela
9,967 km
6,193 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,967 km
6,193 mi / 5,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Caracas
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KAV PPT
Airport Name Kavanayen Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KAV PPT
ICAO Code SVKA NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Venezuela French Polynesia
Timezone America/Caracas Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,900 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.630000, -61.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kavanayen Airport (KAV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kavanayen Airport (KAV) in Kavanayen Airport, Venezuela to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,967 kilometers (6,193 miles / 5,382 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 Venezuela 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 06:23 in Kavanayen Airport, it's 00:23 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 3,895 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kavanayen Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kavanayen Airport (KAV) 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 Kavanayen Airport (KAV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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