BRU
Brussels
Belgium
14,449 km
8,978 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,449 km
8,978 mi / 7,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
11°
north

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BRU NIG
Airport Name Brussels Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code BRU NIG
ICAO Code EBBR NGNU
City Brussels Nikunau
Country Belgium Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 184 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Brussels (BRU) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,449 kilometers (8,978 miles / 7,802 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 Belgium 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 11:32 in Brussels, it's 22:32 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 Brussels (BRU) 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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