NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
6,481 km
4,027 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
6,481 km
4,027 mi / 3,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NIU SFO
Airport Name Niau Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NIU SFO
ICAO Code NTKN KSFO
City Niau San Francisco
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 37.620000, -122.380000

Niau (NIU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 6,481 kilometers (4,027 miles / 3,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 23:20 in Niau, it's 01:20 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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