The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 17,412 kilometers (10,819 miles / 9,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:10 in Tikehau Airport. With a 14-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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.