SFO
San Francisco
United States
6,457 km
4,012 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,457 km
4,012 mi / 3,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SFO TIH
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code SFO TIH
ICAO Code KSFO NTGC
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -15.120000, -148.230000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 6,457 kilometers (4,012 miles / 3,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in San Francisco, it's 23:45 in Tikehau Airport.

The return flight from Tikehau Airport (TIH) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 24° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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