HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,427 km
7,101 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
11,427 km
7,101 mi / 6,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG TIH
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code HKG TIH
ICAO Code VHHH NTGC
City Hong Kong N/A
Country Hong Kong French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 11,427 kilometers (7,101 miles / 6,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Hong Kong 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 16:23 in Hong Kong, it's 22:23 in Tikehau Airport. With a 18-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 Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 290° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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