IAD
Washington
United States
9,064 km
5,632 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
9,064 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

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IAD TJN
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code IAD TJN
ICAO Code KIAD NTKM
City Washington Takume
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 312 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Washington (IAD) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 9,064 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Washington, it's 16:33 in Takume. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Takume (TJN) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 45° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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