MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
14,835 km
9,218 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
14,835 km
9,218 mi / 8,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

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MAN NIU
Airport Name Manchester Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code MAN NIU
ICAO Code EGCC NTKN
City Manchester Niau
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 257 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Manchester (MAN) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 14,835 kilometers (9,218 miles / 8,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:41 in Manchester, it's 00:41 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 Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 29° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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