APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
10,965 km
6,813 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
10,965 km
6,813 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APK TPE
Airport Name Apataki Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code APK TPE
ICAO Code NTGD RCTP
City Apataki Taipei
Country French Polynesia Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Taipei
Elevation 8 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 25.080000, 121.230000

Apataki (APK) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 10,965 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Apataki, it's 20:02 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Apataki Airport (APK) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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