EME
Emden
Germany
15,555 km
9,666 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,555 km
9,666 mi / 8,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
324°
northwest

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EME PPT
Airport Name Emden Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code EME PPT
ICAO Code EDWE NTAA
City Emden Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 53.390000, 7.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Emden (EME) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,555 kilometers (9,666 miles / 8,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 18:57 in Emden, it's 07:57 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 Emden (EME) follows a heading of 21° (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 Emden Airport (EME) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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