The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 15,813 kilometers (9,826 miles / 8,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Geneva, it's 18:29 in Tikehau Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,405 feet between the two airports. Tikehau Airport sits lower than Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

The return flight from Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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