NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
6,496 km
4,037 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
6,496 km
4,037 mi / 3,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

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NIU SYD
Airport Name Niau Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NIU SYD
ICAO Code NTKN YSSY
City Niau Sydney
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 50 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Niau (NIU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 6,496 kilometers (4,037 miles / 3,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Niau, it's 04:35 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Sydney (SYD) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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