DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
14,058 km
8,735 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
14,058 km
8,735 mi / 7,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
93°
east

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DAC NIU
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code DAC NIU
ICAO Code VGHS NTKN
City Dhaka Niau
Country Bangladesh French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 30 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Dhaka (DAC) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 14,058 kilometers (8,735 miles / 7,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Bangladesh 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 16:41 in Dhaka, it's 00:41 in Niau. With a 16-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 Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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