HND
Tokyo
Japan
9,426 km
5,857 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,426 km
5,857 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
113°
east southeast

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HND TIH
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code HND TIH
ICAO Code RJTT NTGC
City Tokyo N/A
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 35 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Tokyo (HND) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 9,426 kilometers (5,857 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Japan 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 13:03 in Tokyo, it's 18:03 in Tikehau Airport. With a 19-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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 309° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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