AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,462 km
2,772 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
4,462 km
2,772 mi / 2,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AKL NIU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code AKL NIU
ICAO Code NZAA NTKN
City Auckland Niau
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Auckland (AKL) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 4,462 kilometers (2,772 miles / 2,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Auckland, it's 11:24 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 231° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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