TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
4,591 km
2,853 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,591 km
2,853 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TIH WLG
Airport Name Tikehau Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TIH WLG
ICAO Code NTGC NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -15.120000, -148.230000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Tikehau Airport, it's 18:01 in Wellington. With a 23-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 Wellington (WLG) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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