NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
7,614 km
4,731 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,614 km
4,731 mi / 4,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NIU YVR
Airport Name Niau Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code NIU YVR
ICAO Code NTKN CYVR
City Niau Richmond
Country French Polynesia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Vancouver
Elevation 50 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 49.190000, -123.180000

Niau (NIU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,614 kilometers (4,731 miles / 4,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 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 16:45 in Niau, it's 18:45 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 204° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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