NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
9,764 km
6,067 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
237°
west southwest

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NIU PER
Airport Name Niau Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code NIU PER
ICAO Code NTKN YPPH
City Niau Perth
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Perth
Elevation 50 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Niau (NIU) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Niau, it's 06:16 in Perth. 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 Perth (PER) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 108° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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