CAY

Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport

Cayenne · French GuianaICAO SOCA

Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) is an airport serving Cayenne, French Guiana, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 4° 49' 11.3" N, 52° 21' 37.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Cayenne (GMT-3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

26/ 8m

America/Cayenne

GMT-3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

CAY

ICAO Code

SOCA

City

Cayenne

Country

French Guiana

Elevation

26 ft

Local Time

02:31 PM (GMT-3)

Coordinates

Latitude:4.8198°

Longitude:-52.3604°

Popular Routes from CAY

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
ORY	Paris, France	4,401 mi	9h 10m	long-haul	1062 kg	View
FDF	Fort-de-france, Martinique	893 mi	2h 11m	short-haul	366 kg	View
BEL	Belem, Brazil	503 mi	1h 27m	short-haul	207 kg	View
PBM	Zandery, Suriname	200 mi	0h 53m	short-haul	82 kg	View

Airlines Operating at CAY

5 active airlines serving Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport.

Air Antilles Express

3SGuadeloupe

Air Caraïbes

TXFrance

Air France

AFFrance

Corsairfly

SSFrance

Surinam Airways

PYSuriname

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport	PBM	Zandery	Suriname	321 km
Alberto Alcolumbre Airport	MCP	Macapa	Brazil	546 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 4° 49' 11.3" N
Longitude (DMS): 52° 21' 37.4" W
Latitude (Decimal): 4.819810
Longitude (Decimal): -52.360401
Hemisphere: Northern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: America/Cayenne
UTC Offset: GMT-3
Current Local Time: 02:31 PM
Elevation (ft): 26 ft
Elevation (m): 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport?

The IATA code for Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport is CAY, and its ICAO code is SOCA. The airport is located in Cayenne, French Guiana.

How many destinations can you fly to from CAY?

There are 4 direct destinations available from Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) in Cayenne, French Guiana.

What airlines fly from CAY?

There are 5 airlines operating from CAY, including Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Air France, Corsairfly, Surinam Airways.

What timezone is Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport in?

Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport is in the America/Cayenne timezone (GMT-3). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport?

Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level.

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