Distance From Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, YRC - CAY Distance

The distance from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC) to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) is 5191 miles or 8353 kilometers or 4508 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 Desolation Sound ( Canada ) to Matoury ( French Guiana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Desolation Sound and Matoury takes around 11 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base, Desolation Sound, Canada to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, Matoury, French Guiana is 11 hours 55 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 • YRC - CAY

Kilometers		8353 km
Statute Miles		5191 miles
Nautical Miles		4508 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 55 minutes

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport Flight Route Map - YRC to CAY Flight Path

Location of Refuge Cove Seaplane Base & Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Desolation Sound to Matoury nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Desolation Sound, Canada and Matoury, French Guiana. .

Nonstop flight route between Desolation Sound, Canada and Matoury, French Guiana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YRC - CAY

Time difference between Desolation Sound (Canada) and Matoury (French Guiana) is 4 Hours.
Matoury time is 4 Hours ahead of Desolation Sound.

Location	Local Time
Desolation Sound (Canada)	2026-03-19, 21:32:46 PDT
Matoury (French Guiana)	2026-03-20, 01:32:46 -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

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC / ) Desolation Sound, Canada

Destination

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