MHG
Mannheim
Germany
15,960 km
9,917 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,960 km
9,917 mi / 8,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
323°
northwest

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MHG PPT
Airport Name Mannheim-City Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MHG PPT
ICAO Code EDFM NTAA
City Mannheim Papeete
Country Germany French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 308 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 49.470000, 8.510000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mannheim (MHG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mannheim-City Airport (MHG) in Mannheim, Germany to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,960 kilometers (9,917 miles / 8,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 13:57 in Mannheim, it's 02:57 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 Mannheim (MHG) follows a heading of 24° (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 Mannheim-City Airport (MHG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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