JFK
New York
United States
9,770 km
6,071 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
9,770 km
6,071 mi / 5,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
247°
west southwest

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JFK NIU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code JFK NIU
ICAO Code KJFK NTKN
City New York Niau
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -16.120000, -146.370000

New York (JFK) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 9,770 kilometers (6,071 miles / 5,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 16:44 in New York, it's 11:44 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 New York (JFK) 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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