KRG
Karasabai
Guyana
10,151 km
6,308 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,151 km
6,308 mi / 5,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guyana
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KRG PPT
Airport Name Karasabai Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KRG PPT
ICAO Code SYKS NTAA
City Karasabai Papeete
Country Guyana French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guyana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 731 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.030000, -59.530000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Karasabai (KRG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karasabai Airport (KRG) in Karasabai, Guyana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,151 kilometers (6,308 miles / 5,481 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 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 09:19 in Karasabai, it's 03:19 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 Karasabai (KRG) follows a heading of 86° (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 Karasabai Airport (KRG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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