BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
15,736 km
9,778 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,736 km
9,778 mi / 8,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFE PPT
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BFE PPT
ICAO Code EDLI NTAA
City Bielefeld Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 433 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,736 kilometers (9,778 miles / 8,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 22:02 in Bielefeld, it's 11:02 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 Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 22° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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