HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,057 km
9,356 miles
TKV
Tatakoto
French Polynesia
Distance
15,057 km
9,356 mi / 8,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
337°
north northwest

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HEL TKV
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tatakoto Airport
IATA Code HEL TKV
ICAO Code EFHK NTGO
City Helsinki Tatakoto
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 179 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -17.360000, -138.450000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tatakoto (TKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tatakoto Airport (TKV) in Tatakoto, French Polynesia is 15,057 kilometers (9,356 miles / 8,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 16:37 in Helsinki, it's 04:37 in Tatakoto. 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 Tatakoto (TKV) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Tatakoto Airport (TKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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