KOQ
Kothen
Germany
15,884 km
9,870 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,884 km
9,870 mi / 8,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
330°
north northwest

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KOQ PPT
Airport Name Kothen Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KOQ PPT
ICAO Code EDCK NTAA
City Kothen Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 305 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.720000, 11.950000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kothen (KOQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kothen Airport (KOQ) in Kothen, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,884 kilometers (9,870 miles / 8,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 06:42 in Kothen, it's 19:42 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 Kothen (KOQ) follows a heading of 19° (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 Kothen Airport (KOQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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