BNA
Nashville
United States
10,714 km
6,657 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
10,714 km
6,657 mi / 5,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
273°
west

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BNA NIG
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code BNA NIG
ICAO Code KBNA NGNU
City Nashville Nikunau
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 599 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Nashville (BNA) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 10,714 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Nashville, it's 01:17 in Nikunau. With a 18-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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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