HND
Tokyo
Japan
10,504 km
6,527 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
10,504 km
6,527 mi / 5,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
111°
east southeast

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HND NUK
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code HND NUK
ICAO Code RJTT NTGW
City Tokyo Nukutavake
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 35 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Tokyo (HND) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 10,504 kilometers (6,527 miles / 5,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Japan 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 17:50 in Tokyo, it's 22:50 in Nukutavake. With a 19-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 306° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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