LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,162 km
9,421 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
15,162 km
9,421 mi / 8,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
289°
west northwest

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LIS NIU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code LIS NIU
ICAO Code LPPT NTKN
City Lisbon Niau
Country Portugal French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 374 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Lisbon (LIS) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 15,162 kilometers (9,421 miles / 8,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Portugal 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 19:21 in Lisbon, it's 09:21 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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