CAI
Cairo
Egypt
18,442 km
11,459 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
18,442 km
11,459 mi / 9,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
351°
north

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CAI NIU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code CAI NIU
ICAO Code HECA NTKN
City Cairo Niau
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 382 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 18,442 kilometers (11,459 miles / 9,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Egypt 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 19:54 in Cairo, it's 07:54 in Niau. With a 12-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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