AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,380 km
2,722 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,380 km
2,722 mi / 2,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TIH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code AKL TIH
ICAO Code NZAA NTGC
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Auckland (AKL) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 4,380 kilometers (2,722 miles / 2,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Auckland, it's 18:34 in Tikehau Airport. With a 23-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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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