AAJ
Awaradam
Suriname
10,565 km
6,565 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAJ PPT
Airport Name Cayana Airstrip Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AAJ PPT
ICAO Code SMCA NTAA
City Awaradam Papeete
Country Suriname French Polynesia
Timezone America/Paramaribo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 360 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 3.900000, -55.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Awaradam (AAJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) in Awaradam, Suriname to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Suriname 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 00:51 in Awaradam, it's 17:51 in Papeete. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Awaradam (AAJ) follows a heading of 87° (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 Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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