SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,513 km
7,775 miles
TKV
Tatakoto
French Polynesia
Distance
12,513 km
7,775 mi / 6,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

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SZX TKV
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tatakoto Airport
IATA Code SZX TKV
ICAO Code ZGSZ NTGO
City Shenzhen Tatakoto
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -17.360000, -138.450000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tatakoto (TKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tatakoto Airport (TKV) in Tatakoto, French Polynesia is 12,513 kilometers (7,775 miles / 6,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Shenzhen, it's 01:15 in Tatakoto. 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 Tatakoto (TKV) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Tatakoto Airport (TKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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