NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
380 km
236 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
380 km
236 mi / 205 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NIU PPT
Airport Name Niau Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NIU PPT
ICAO Code NTKN NTAA
City Niau Papeete
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 50 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Niau (NIU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 380 kilometers (236 miles / 205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 06:53 in Niau, it's 06:53 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Niau Airport (NIU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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