GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
9,135 km
5,676 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,135 km
5,676 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Havana
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GAO PPT
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GAO PPT
ICAO Code MUGT NTAA
City Guantanamo Papeete
Country Cuba French Polynesia
Timezone America/Havana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 56 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,135 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Cuba 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 08:30 in Guantanamo, it's 03:30 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 Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 66° (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 Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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