GEO
Georgetown
Guyana
10,368 km
6,443 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,368 km
6,443 mi / 5,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guyana
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GEO PPT
Airport Name Cheddi Jagan International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GEO PPT
ICAO Code SYCJ NTAA
City Georgetown Papeete
Country Guyana French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guyana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 95 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.500000, -58.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Georgetown (GEO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) in Georgetown, Guyana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,368 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,599 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 Guyana 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 19:04 in Georgetown, it's 13:04 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Georgetown (GEO) follows a heading of 84° (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 Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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