LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
15,922 km
9,893 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,922 km
9,893 mi / 8,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LEJ PPT
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LEJ PPT
ICAO Code EDDP NTAA
City Leipzig Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 465 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,922 kilometers (9,893 miles / 8,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 15:37 in Leipzig, it's 04:37 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 Leipzig (LEJ) 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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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