NTE
Nantes
France
15,616 km
9,704 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,616 km
9,704 mi / 8,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
308°
northwest

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NTE PPT
Airport Name Nantes Atlantique Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NTE PPT
ICAO Code LFRS NTAA
City Nantes Papeete
Country France French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 90 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 47.150000, -1.610000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nantes (NTE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes, France to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,616 kilometers (9,704 miles / 8,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 France 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 01:18 in Nantes, it's 14:18 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 Nantes (NTE) follows a heading of 34° (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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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