FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
16,492 km
10,248 miles
TUB
Tubuai Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,492 km
10,248 mi / 8,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
319°
northwest

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FRA TUB
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Tubuai Airport
IATA Code FRA TUB
ICAO Code EDDF NTAT
City Frankfurt am Main N/A
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 364 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -23.370000, -149.520000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Tubuai Airport (TUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Tubuai Airport (TUB) in Tubuai Airport, French Polynesia is 16,492 kilometers (10,248 miles / 8,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 09:25 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 22:25 in Tubuai Airport. 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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 27° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Tubuai Airport (TUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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