NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
6,255 km
3,887 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
6,255 km
3,887 mi / 3,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NIU SAN
Airport Name Niau Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code NIU SAN
ICAO Code NTKN KSAN
City Niau San Diego
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 32.730000, -117.190000

Niau (NIU) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 6,255 kilometers (3,887 miles / 3,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United States. 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 19:14 in Niau, it's 21:14 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 214° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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