Cayenne to El Tigre flights
El Tigre lies 1,387 km (862 mi) west of Cayenne, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cayenne | El Tigre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Venezuela |
| Population | 61,550 | 222,450 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 297 m (974 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | SOM, 13 km out |
Clocks in El Tigre are 1 h behind Cayenne right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in El Tigre
Crossing from French Guiana into Venezuela: money changes from the Euro to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cayenne
Cayenne is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,486-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in El Tigre
El Tigre is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Tomé Airport (SOM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,299 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Tomé Airport (regional) | SOM | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,299 ft | 861 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Tigre from Cayenne?
1,387 km (862 mi) in a straight line, west of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to El Tigre by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cayenne and El Tigre?
El Tigre is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Cayenne).
Which airports are used for Cayenne to El Tigre flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to San Tomé Airport (SOM).
What currency do I need in El Tigre?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.