Distance From La Grande Rivière Airport to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, YGL - CAY Distance

The distance from La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL) to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) is 3663 miles or 5894 kilometers or 3181 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from La Grande Rivière ( Canada ) to Matoury ( French Guiana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Grande Rivière and Matoury takes around 8 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Grande Rivière Airport, La Grande Rivière, Canada to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, Matoury, French Guiana is 8 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YGL - CAY

Kilometers		5894 km
Statute Miles		3663 miles
Nautical Miles		3181 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 25 minutes

La Grande Rivière Airport to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport Flight Route Map - YGL to CAY Flight Path

Location of La Grande Rivière Airport & Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Grande Rivière to Matoury nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Grande Rivière, Canada and Matoury, French Guiana. .

Nonstop flight route between La Grande Rivière, Canada and Matoury, French Guiana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YGL - CAY

Time difference between La Grande Rivière (Canada) and Matoury (French Guiana) is 2 Hours.
Matoury time is 2 Hours ahead of La Grande Rivière.

Location	Local Time
La Grande Rivière (Canada)	2026-05-01, 06:26:13 EST
Matoury (French Guiana)	2026-05-01, 08:26:13 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

La Grande Rivière Airport (YGL / CYGL) La Grande Rivière, Canada

Destination

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY / SOCA) Matoury, French Guiana