HEL
Helsinki
Finland
14,964 km
9,298 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
14,964 km
9,298 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
343°
north northwest

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HEL TJN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code HEL TJN
ICAO Code EFHK NTKM
City Helsinki Takume
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 179 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Helsinki (HEL) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 14,964 kilometers (9,298 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Helsinki, it's 08:49 in Takume. With a 12-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 Takume (TJN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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