PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,002 km
5,594 miles
VTU
Las Tunas
Cuba
Distance
9,002 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VTU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport
IATA Code PPT VTU
ICAO Code NTAA MUVT
City Papeete Las Tunas
Country French Polynesia Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Havana
Elevation 5 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 20.990000, -76.940000

Papeete (PPT) to Las Tunas (VTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) in Las Tunas, Cuba is 9,002 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 14:22 in Papeete, it's 19:22 in Las Tunas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Las Tunas (VTU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (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 Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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