BUD
Budapest
Hungary
16,291 km
10,123 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
16,291 km
10,123 mi / 8,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
334°
north northwest

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BUD NIU
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code BUD NIU
ICAO Code LHBP NTKN
City Budapest Niau
Country Hungary French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Budapest Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 495 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Budapest (BUD) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 16,291 kilometers (10,123 miles / 8,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Hungary 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 22:38 in Budapest, it's 11:38 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 Budapest (BUD) follows a heading of 18° (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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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