MEL
Melbourne
Australia
7,259 km
4,511 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
7,259 km
4,511 mi / 3,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
90°
east

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MEL TKP
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code MEL TKP
ICAO Code YMML NTGT
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 434 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Melbourne (MEL) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 7,259 kilometers (4,511 miles / 3,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Melbourne, it's 04:30 in Takapoto Airport. With a 21-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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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