ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
13,268 km
8,244 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
13,268 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ARN NIG
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code ARN NIG
ICAO Code ESSA NGNU
City Stockholm Nikunau
Country Sweden Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 137 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Stockholm (ARN) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 13,268 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Sweden 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 16:56 in Stockholm, it's 03:56 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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