ATH
Athens
Greece
15,067 km
9,362 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
15,067 km
9,362 mi / 8,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
41°
northeast

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ATH NIG
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code ATH NIG
ICAO Code LGAV NGNU
City Athens Nikunau
Country Greece Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 308 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Athens (ATH) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 15,067 kilometers (9,362 miles / 8,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Greece 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 12:33 in Athens, it's 22:33 in Nikunau. With a 10-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 329° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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