PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,922 km
9,894 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
15,922 km
9,894 mi / 8,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RMS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code PPT RMS
ICAO Code NTAA ETAR
City Papeete Ramstein
Country French Polynesia Germany
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5 ft 776 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 49.440000, 7.600000

Papeete (PPT) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 15,922 kilometers (9,894 miles / 8,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:27 in Papeete, it's 16:27 in Ramstein. 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 Ramstein (RMS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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