IES
Riesa
Germany
15,973 km
9,925 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,973 km
9,925 mi / 8,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IES PPT
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IES PPT
ICAO Code EDAU NTAA
City Riesa Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 322 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Riesa (IES) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,973 kilometers (9,925 miles / 8,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 21:42 in Riesa, it's 10:42 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 Riesa (IES) follows a heading of 18° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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