AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
14,291 km
8,880 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,291 km
8,880 mi / 7,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
11°
north

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AMS NIG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nikunau Airport
IATA Code AMS NIG
ICAO Code EHAM NGNU
City Amsterdam Nikunau
Country Netherlands Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation -11 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,291 kilometers (8,880 miles / 7,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Amsterdam, it's 02:48 in Nikunau. With a 11-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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