NCE
Nice
France
15,871 km
9,862 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCE TKP
Airport Name Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code NCE TKP
ICAO Code LFMN NTGT
City Nice N/A
Country France French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 43.660000, 7.220000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Nice (NCE) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 France 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 18:02 in Nice, it's 07:02 in Takapoto Airport. With a 11-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 Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 34° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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