NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
15,854 km
9,851 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
15,854 km
9,851 mi / 8,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
13°
north northeast

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NIU WAW
Airport Name Niau Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code NIU WAW
ICAO Code NTKN EPWA
City Niau Warsaw
Country French Polynesia Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 50 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 52.170000, 20.970000

Niau (NIU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,854 kilometers (9,851 miles / 8,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Poland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Niau, it's 20:47 in Warsaw. With a 11-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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