NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
9,843 km
6,116 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
9,843 km
6,116 mi / 5,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

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NIU YOW
Airport Name Niau Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code NIU YOW
ICAO Code NTKN CYOW
City Niau Ottawa
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 45.320000, -75.670000

Niau (NIU) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 9,843 kilometers (6,116 miles / 5,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Canada. 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 10:50 in Niau, it's 15:50 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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