The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 12,240 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Malaysia 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 13:22 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 19:22 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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