AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
15,259 km
9,482 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
15,259 km
9,482 mi / 8,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS NIU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Niau Airport
IATA Code AMS NIU
ICAO Code EHAM NTKN
City Amsterdam Niau
Country Netherlands French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -11 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 15,259 kilometers (9,482 miles / 8,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Amsterdam, it's 11:59 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.