HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,959 km
9,295 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
14,959 km
9,295 mi / 8,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
351°
north

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HEL TIH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code HEL TIH
ICAO Code EFHK NTGC
City Helsinki N/A
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 179 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 14,959 kilometers (9,295 miles / 8,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Finland 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 09:41 in Helsinki, it's 21:41 in Tikehau Airport. With a 12-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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