KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
17,947 km
11,152 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
17,947 km
11,152 mi / 9,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
48°
northeast

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KWI NIU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code KWI NIU
ICAO Code OKKK NTKN
City Kuwait City Niau
Country Kuwait French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 206 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 17,947 kilometers (11,152 miles / 9,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Kuwait 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 11:11 in Kuwait City, it's 22:11 in Niau. With a 13-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 Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 317° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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