CAJ
Canaima
Venezuela
9,875 km
6,136 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,875 km
6,136 mi / 5,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Caracas
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAJ PPT
Airport Name Canaima Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CAJ PPT
ICAO Code SVCN NTAA
City Canaima Papeete
Country Venezuela French Polynesia
Timezone America/Caracas Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,450 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.230000, -62.850000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Canaima (CAJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canaima Airport (CAJ) in Canaima, Venezuela to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,875 kilometers (6,136 miles / 5,332 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 08:35 in Canaima, it's 02:35 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 1,445 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Canaima Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Canaima (CAJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Canaima Airport (CAJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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