PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,688 km
5,398 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
8,688 km
5,398 mi / 4,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VRO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Kawama Airport
IATA Code PPT VRO
ICAO Code NTAA MUKW
City Papeete Matanzas
Country French Polynesia Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Havana
Elevation 5 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 23.120000, -81.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 8,688 kilometers (5,398 miles / 4,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:10 in Papeete, it's 16:10 in Matanzas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Matanzas (VRO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 245° (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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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