HAM
Hamburg
Germany
15,634 km
9,715 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,634 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
328°
north northwest

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HAM PPT
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HAM PPT
ICAO Code EDDH NTAA
City Hamburg Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 53 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Hamburg (HAM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,634 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 06:54 in Hamburg, it's 19:54 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 Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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