DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
18,890 km
11,738 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,890 km
11,738 mi / 10,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DBM PPT
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DBM PPT
ICAO Code HADM NTAA
City Debra Marcos Papeete
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 8,136 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,890 kilometers (11,738 miles / 10,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Ethiopia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Debra Marcos, it's 06:12 in Papeete. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,131 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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