Distance From Takapoto Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, TKP - SGN Distance

The distance from Takapoto Airport (TKP) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 7604 miles or 12237 kilometers or 6603 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from ( French Polynesia ) to Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 17 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Takapoto Airport, , French Polynesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 17 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • TKP - SGN

Kilometers		12237 km
Statute Miles		7604 miles
Nautical Miles		6603 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 28 minutes

Takapoto Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - TKP to SGN Flight Path

Location of Takapoto Airport & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Ho Chi Minh City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , French Polynesia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. .

Nonstop flight route between , French Polynesia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKP - SGN

Time difference between (French Polynesia) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 17 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 17 Hours ahead of .

Location	Local Time
(French Polynesia)	2025-12-15, 19:03:27 -10
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-16, 12:03:27 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Takapoto Airport (TKP / NTGT) , French Polynesia

Destination

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN / VVTS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam