Distance From Polk Army Air Field to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, POE - CAY Distance

The distance from Polk Army Air Field (POE) to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) is 3208 miles or 5162 kilometers or 2786 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 Fort Polk ( United States ) to Matoury ( French Guiana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Polk and Matoury takes around 7 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polk Army Air Field, Fort Polk, United States to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, Matoury, French Guiana is 7 hours 22 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 • POE - CAY

Kilometers		5162 km
Statute Miles		3208 miles
Nautical Miles		2786 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 22 minutes

Polk Army Air Field to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport Flight Route Map - POE to CAY Flight Path

Location of Polk Army Air Field & Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Polk to Matoury nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Polk, United States and Matoury, French Guiana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • POE - CAY

Time difference between Fort Polk (United States) and Matoury (French Guiana) is 2 Hours.
Matoury time is 2 Hours ahead of Fort Polk.

Location	Local Time
Fort Polk (United States)	2026-06-18, 21:54:14 CDT
Matoury (French Guiana)	2026-06-18, 23:54:14 -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

Polk Army Air Field (POE / KPOE) Fort Polk, United States

Destination

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