AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,973 km
2,469 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
3,973 km
2,469 mi / 2,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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AKL NIG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code AKL NIG
ICAO Code NZAA NGNU
City Auckland Nikunau
Country New Zealand Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 23 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 3,973 kilometers (2,469 miles / 2,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in Auckland, it's 00:17 in Nikunau.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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