SYD
Sydney
Australia
6,890 km
4,281 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
6,890 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
91°
east

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SYD TJN
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code SYD TJN
ICAO Code YSSY NTKM
City Sydney Takume
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Sydney (SYD) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 6,890 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Sydney, it's 17:45 in Takume. With a 21-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 Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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