ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,151 km
10,036 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
16,151 km
10,036 mi / 8,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC NIU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code ACC NIU
ICAO Code DGAA NTKN
City Accra Niau
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Accra (ACC) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 16,151 kilometers (10,036 miles / 8,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Ghana with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Accra, it's 00:41 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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