PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,463 km
5,259 miles
SZJ
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba
Distance
8,463 km
5,259 mi / 4,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SZJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Siguanea Airport
IATA Code PPT SZJ
ICAO Code NTAA MUSN
City Papeete Isla de la Juventud
Country French Polynesia Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Havana
Elevation 5 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 21.640000, -82.960000

Papeete (PPT) to Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Siguanea Airport (SZJ) in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba is 8,463 kilometers (5,259 miles / 4,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Papeete, it's 07:53 in Isla de la Juventud. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Isla de la Juventud (SZJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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