Cayenne to Georgetown flights
Georgetown lies 676 km (420 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 1 h 37 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.
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| Cayenne | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | French Guiana | Guyana |
| Population | 61,550 | 235,017 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Cayenne) | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) |
| Nearest large airport | CAY, 13 km out | GEO, 36 km out |
Clocks in Georgetown are 1 h behind Cayenne right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Georgetown
Crossing from French Guiana into Guyana: money changes from the Euro to the Dollar (GYD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +592; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648878 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648879.
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 Georgetown
Georgetown is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,023-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL, 5 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | GEO | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,023 ft | 95 ft |
| Eugene F. Correia International Airport (regional) | OGL | 5 km (3 mi) | 4,201 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Georgetown from Cayenne?
676 km (420 mi) in a straight line, west of Cayenne.
How long does it take to get from Cayenne to Georgetown by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Georgetown?
Georgetown is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guyana against America/Cayenne).
Which airports are used for Cayenne to Georgetown flights?
Typically Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO); Georgetown also has OGL.
What currency do I need in Georgetown?
The Dollar (GYD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.