PER
Perth
Australia
9,950 km
6,183 miles
TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,950 km
6,183 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
107°
east southeast

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PER TKP
Airport Name Perth International Airport Takapoto Airport
IATA Code PER TKP
ICAO Code YPPH NTGT
City Perth N/A
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 67 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -14.710000, -145.250000

Perth (PER) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia is 9,950 kilometers (6,183 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Perth, it's 03:51 in Takapoto 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Takapoto Airport (TKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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