STN
London
United Kingdom
14,824 km
9,211 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
14,824 km
9,211 mi / 8,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
306°
northwest

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STN TJN
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code STN TJN
ICAO Code EGSS NTKM
City London Takume
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 348 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -15.850000, -142.270000

London (STN) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 14,824 kilometers (9,211 miles / 8,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Kingdom 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 19:24 in London, it's 09:24 in Takume. With a 10-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 London (STN) follows a heading of 31° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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