LGW
London
United Kingdom
15,100 km
9,383 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
15,100 km
9,383 mi / 8,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
310°
northwest

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LGW NIU
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code LGW NIU
ICAO Code EGKK NTKN
City London Niau
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 202 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 -16.120000, -146.370000

London (LGW) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 15,100 kilometers (9,383 miles / 8,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Kingdom 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 02:59 in London, it's 16:59 in Niau. With a 10-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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 30° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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