EWR
Newark
United States
9,742 km
6,053 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
9,742 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

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EWR NIU
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code EWR NIU
ICAO Code KEWR NTKN
City Newark Niau
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 17 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Newark (EWR) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 9,742 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 16:22 in Newark, it's 11:22 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 Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 46° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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