PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,264 km
6,378 miles
USI
Mabaruma
Guyana
Distance
10,264 km
6,378 mi / 5,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT USI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mabaruma Airport
IATA Code PPT USI
ICAO Code NTAA SYMB
City Papeete Mabaruma
Country French Polynesia Guyana
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Guyana
Elevation 5 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 8.200000, -59.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Mabaruma (USI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mabaruma Airport (USI) in Mabaruma, Guyana is 10,264 kilometers (6,378 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Papeete, it's 09:02 in Mabaruma. 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 Mabaruma (USI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Mabaruma Airport (USI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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