AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
17,996 km
11,182 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
17,996 km
11,182 mi / 9,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AUH NAU
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code AUH NAU
ICAO Code OMAA NTGN
City Abu Dhabi Napuka Island
Country United Arab Emirates French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 88 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 17,996 kilometers (11,182 miles / 9,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:02 in Abu Dhabi, it's 23:02 in Napuka Island. With a 14-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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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