SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,074 km
7,503 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
12,074 km
7,503 mi / 6,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

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SZX TJN
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code SZX TJN
ICAO Code ZGSZ NTKM
City Shenzhen Takume
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 12,074 kilometers (7,503 miles / 6,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 China 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 14:11 in Shenzhen, it's 20:11 in Takume. 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 Takume (TJN) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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