DCA
Washington
United States
9,434 km
5,862 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

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DCA NIU
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code DCA NIU
ICAO Code KDCA NTKN
City Washington Niau
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Washington (DCA) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 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 09:47 in Washington, it's 04:47 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 Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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