PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,631 km
9,713 miles
XLW
Lemwerder
Germany
Distance
15,631 km
9,713 mi / 8,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT XLW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Lemwerder Airport
IATA Code PPT XLW
ICAO Code NTAA EDWD
City Papeete Lemwerder
Country French Polynesia Germany
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 53.140000, 8.620000

Papeete (PPT) to Lemwerder (XLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Lemwerder Airport (XLW) in Lemwerder, Germany is 15,631 kilometers (9,713 miles / 8,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 12:07 in Papeete, it's 23:07 in Lemwerder. 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 Lemwerder (XLW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 326° (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 Lemwerder Airport (XLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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