MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,722 km
6,662 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
10,722 km
6,662 mi / 5,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Manila
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL NIU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code MNL NIU
ICAO Code RPLL NTKN
City Manila Niau
Country Philippines French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 75 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Manila (MNL) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 10,722 kilometers (6,662 miles / 5,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Philippines 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 04:35 in Manila, it's 10:35 in Niau. With a 18-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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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