MSP
Minneapolis
United States
8,644 km
5,371 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
8,644 km
5,371 mi / 4,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

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MSP NIU
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code MSP NIU
ICAO Code KMSP NTKN
City Minneapolis Niau
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 842 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 8,644 kilometers (5,371 miles / 4,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Minneapolis, it's 09:08 in Niau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Niau (NIU) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 35° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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