FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,381 km
6,450 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
10,381 km
6,450 mi / 5,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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FUK NIU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code FUK NIU
ICAO Code RJFF NTKN
City Fukuoka Niau
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 10,381 kilometers (6,450 miles / 5,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Japan 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 06:44 in Fukuoka, it's 11:44 in Niau. With a 19-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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 304° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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