AAH
Aachen
Germany
15,740 km
9,780 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,740 km
9,780 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAH PPT
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AAH PPT
ICAO Code EDKA NTAA
City Aachen Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 623 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Aachen (AAH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,740 kilometers (9,780 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:03 in Aachen, it's 12:03 in Papeete. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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