PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,065 km
5,632 miles
SCU
Santiago
Cuba
Distance
9,065 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SCU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Antonio Maceo International Airport
IATA Code PPT SCU
ICAO Code NTAA MUCU
City Papeete Santiago
Country French Polynesia Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Havana
Elevation 5 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 19.970000, -75.840000

Papeete (PPT) to Santiago (SCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) in Santiago, Cuba is 9,065 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Papeete, it's 04:05 in Santiago. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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