DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
13,801 km
8,575 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
13,801 km
8,575 mi / 7,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
329°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

DER FRA
Airport Name Derim Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code DER FRA
ICAO Code AYDE EDDF
City Derim Frankfurt am Main
Country Papua New Guinea Germany
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,850 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 50.030000, 8.540000

Derim (DER) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 13,801 kilometers (8,575 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Derim, it's 07:16 in Frankfurt am Main. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,486 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 53° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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