KTO
Kato
Guyana
10,140 km
6,301 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,140 km
6,301 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guyana
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTO PPT
Airport Name Kato Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KTO PPT
ICAO Code SYKT NTAA
City Kato Papeete
Country Guyana French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guyana Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,299 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.650000, -59.830000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kato (KTO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kato Airport (KTO) in Kato, Guyana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,140 kilometers (6,301 miles / 5,475 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 20:27 in Kato, it's 14:27 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 2,294 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kato Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kato (KTO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Kato Airport (KTO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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