SYD
Sydney
Australia
6,715 km
4,173 miles
TKX
Takaroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,715 km
4,173 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

SYD TKX
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Takaroa Airport
IATA Code SYD TKX
ICAO Code YSSY NTKR
City Sydney N/A
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -14.460000, -145.020000

Sydney (SYD) to Takaroa Airport (TKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Takaroa Airport (TKX) in Takaroa Airport, French Polynesia is 6,715 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 09:01 in Sydney, it's 12:01 in Takaroa 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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 239° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Takaroa Airport (TKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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