CBU
Cottbus
Germany
15,951 km
9,911 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,951 km
9,911 mi / 8,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CBU PPT
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CBU PPT
ICAO Code EDCD NTAA
City Cottbus Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 272 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cottbus (CBU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,951 kilometers (9,911 miles / 8,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 11:41 in Cottbus, it's 00:41 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 Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 16° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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