DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
17,542 km
10,900 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
17,542 km
10,900 mi / 9,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DXB NIU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code DXB NIU
ICAO Code OMDB NTKN
City Dubai Niau
Country United Arab Emirates French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 34 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Dubai (DXB) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 17,542 kilometers (10,900 miles / 9,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Arab Emirates 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 21:14 in Dubai, it's 07:14 in Niau. With a 14-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 Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 298° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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