AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
13,062 km
8,116 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
13,062 km
8,116 mi / 7,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AEP NIG
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Nikunau Airport
IATA Code AEP NIG
ICAO Code SABE NGNU
City Buenos Aires Nikunau
Country Argentina Kiribati
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 18 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 13,062 kilometers (8,116 miles / 7,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Argentina with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:58 in Buenos Aires, it's 03:58 in Nikunau. With a 15-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 Nikunau (NIG) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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