CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,127 km
9,400 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
15,127 km
9,400 mi / 8,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
56°
northeast

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CAI NIG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code CAI NIG
ICAO Code HECA NGNU
City Cairo Nikunau
Country Egypt Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 382 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Cairo (CAI) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 15,127 kilometers (9,400 miles / 8,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Cairo, it's 03:08 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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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