CXY
Cat Cay
Bahamas
8,990 km
5,586 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,990 km
5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nassau
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CXY PPT
Airport Name Cat Cay Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CXY PPT
ICAO Code MYCC NTAA
City Cat Cay Papeete
Country Bahamas French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nassau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 25.600000, -79.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cat Cay (CXY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cat Cay Airport (CXY) in Cat Cay, Bahamas to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,990 kilometers (5,586 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Cat Cay, it's 18:42 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Cat Cay (CXY) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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