BAH
Manama
Bahrain
13,599 km
8,450 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
13,599 km
8,450 mi / 7,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
74°
east northeast

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BAH NIG
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code BAH NIG
ICAO Code OBBI NGNU
City Manama Nikunau
Country Bahrain Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 6 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Manama (BAH) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 13,599 kilometers (8,450 miles / 7,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Manama, it's 06:05 in Nikunau. With a 9-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 Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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