CFR
Caen/Carpiquet
France
15,541 km
9,657 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,541 km
9,657 mi / 8,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CFR PPT
Airport Name Caen-Carpiquet Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CFR PPT
ICAO Code LFRK NTAA
City Caen/Carpiquet Papeete
Country France French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 256 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 49.170000, -0.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) in Caen/Carpiquet, France to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,541 kilometers (9,657 miles / 8,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 10:45 in Caen/Carpiquet, it's 23:45 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 Caen/Carpiquet (CFR) follows a heading of 31° (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 Caen-Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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