BOM
Mumbai
India
15,851 km
9,850 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
15,851 km
9,850 mi / 8,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
92°
east

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BOM NIU
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code BOM NIU
ICAO Code VABB NTKN
City Mumbai Niau
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 37 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Mumbai (BOM) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 15,851 kilometers (9,850 miles / 8,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 India 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 00:38 in Mumbai, it's 09:08 in Niau. With a 15.5-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 Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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