NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
18,244 km
11,336 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
18,244 km
11,336 mi / 9,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
356°
north

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NIU TLV
Airport Name Niau Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code NIU TLV
ICAO Code NTKN LLBG
City Niau Tel Aviv
Country French Polynesia Israel
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 50 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 32.010000, 34.890000

Niau (NIU) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 18,244 kilometers (11,336 miles / 9,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Israel. 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 16:01 in Niau, it's 04:01 in Tel Aviv. With a 12-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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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