NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
9,609 km
5,971 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
309°
northwest

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NIU NRT
Airport Name Niau Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NIU NRT
ICAO Code NTKN RJAA
City Niau Tokyo
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 50 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 35.760000, 140.390000

Niau (NIU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 French Polynesia with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Niau, it's 19:40 in Tokyo. With a 19-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Niau Airport (NIU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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