AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,654 km
2,892 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,654 km
2,892 mi / 2,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AKL TKP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code AKL TKP
ICAO Code NZAA NTGT
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 4,654 kilometers (2,892 miles / 2,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 09:45 in Auckland, it's 10:45 in Takapoto 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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