ALG
Algiers
Algeria
16,248 km
10,096 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
16,248 km
10,096 mi / 8,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG NIU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code ALG NIU
ICAO Code DAAG NTKN
City Algiers Niau
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Algiers (ALG) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 16,248 kilometers (10,096 miles / 8,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Algeria 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 11:38 in Algiers, it's 00:38 in Niau. With a 11-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 47° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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