CLT
Charlotte
United States
8,942 km
5,557 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
8,942 km
5,557 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

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CLT NIU
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code CLT NIU
ICAO Code KCLT NTKN
City Charlotte Niau
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 748 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Charlotte (CLT) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 8,942 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Charlotte, it's 23:20 in Niau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Niau (NIU) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 49° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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