TKP
Takapoto Airport
French Polynesia
4,845 km
3,011 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,845 km
3,011 mi / 2,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

TKP WLG
Airport Name Takapoto Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code TKP WLG
ICAO Code NTGT NZWN
City N/A Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 12 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -14.710000, -145.250000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Takapoto Airport (TKP) in Takapoto Airport, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,845 kilometers (3,011 miles / 2,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 French Polynesia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:34 in Takapoto Airport, it's 03:34 in Wellington. With a 23-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 Wellington (WLG) to Takapoto Airport (TKP) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Takapoto Airport (TKP) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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