The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tubuai Airport (TUB) in Tubuai Airport, French Polynesia is 5,825 kilometers (3,620 miles / 3,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 19:13 in Sydney, it's 23:13 in Tubuai Airport. With a 20-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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 244° (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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.