The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tatakoto Airport (TKV) in Tatakoto, French Polynesia is 13,260 kilometers (8,240 miles / 7,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Malaysia 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 02:58 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 08:58 in Tatakoto. 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 Tatakoto (TKV) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tatakoto Airport (TKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.