EWR
Newark
United States
9,620 km
5,977 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
9,620 km
5,977 mi / 5,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

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EWR KHZ
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code EWR KHZ
ICAO Code KEWR NTKA
City Newark Kauehi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Newark (EWR) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 9,620 kilometers (5,977 miles / 5,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Newark, it's 20:35 in Kauehi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kauehi (KHZ) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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