FCO
Rome
Italy
16,504 km
10,255 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
16,504 km
10,255 mi / 8,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO NIU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code FCO NIU
ICAO Code LIRF NTKN
City Rome Niau
Country Italy French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 15 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Rome (FCO) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 16,504 kilometers (10,255 miles / 8,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Italy with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Rome, it's 11:01 in Niau. With a 11-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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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