NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
7,885 km
4,899 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
7,885 km
4,899 mi / 4,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NIU PTY
Airport Name Niau Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NIU PTY
ICAO Code NTKN MPTO
City Niau Tocumen
Country French Polynesia Panama
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Panama
Elevation 50 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 9.070000, -79.380000

Niau (NIU) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 7,885 kilometers (4,899 miles / 4,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 French Polynesia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Niau, it's 15:59 in Tocumen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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