ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,847 km
6,740 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
10,847 km
6,740 mi / 5,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
105°
east southeast

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ICN NIU
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code ICN NIU
ICAO Code RKSI NTKN
City Seoul Niau
Country South Korea French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Seoul (ICN) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 10,847 kilometers (6,740 miles / 5,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 South Korea 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 17:12 in Seoul, it's 22:12 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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 307° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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