DHR
Den Helder
Netherlands
15,497 km
9,630 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,497 km
9,630 mi / 8,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
321°
northwest

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DHR PPT
Airport Name De Kooy Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DHR PPT
ICAO Code EHKD NTAA
City Den Helder Papeete
Country Netherlands French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 52.920000, 4.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Den Helder (DHR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from De Kooy Airport (DHR) in Den Helder, Netherlands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,497 kilometers (9,630 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Netherlands 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 02:44 in Den Helder, it's 15:44 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 Den Helder (DHR) follows a heading of 24° (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 De Kooy Airport (DHR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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