NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
11,094 km
6,893 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
11,094 km
6,893 mi / 5,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
300°
west northwest

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NIU PVG
Airport Name Niau Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code NIU PVG
ICAO Code NTKN ZSPD
City Niau Shanghai
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 31.140000, 121.810000

Niau (NIU) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 11,094 kilometers (6,893 miles / 5,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 China. 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 19:14 in Niau, it's 13:14 in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 103° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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