NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
16,774 km
10,423 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
16,774 km
10,423 mi / 9,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
11°
north

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NIU OTP
Airport Name Niau Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code NIU OTP
ICAO Code NTKN LROP
City Niau Bucharest
Country French Polynesia Romania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 50 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 44.570000, 26.100000

Niau (NIU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 16,774 kilometers (10,423 miles / 9,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Niau, it's 19:36 in Bucharest. With a 12-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 Bucharest (OTP) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Niau Airport (NIU) and Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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