CDG
Paris
France
14,679 km
9,121 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,679 km
9,121 mi / 7,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
north

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CDG NIG
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code CDG NIG
ICAO Code LFPG NGNU
City Paris Nikunau
Country France Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 392 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Paris (CDG) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,679 kilometers (9,121 miles / 7,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 France 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 19:19 in Paris, it's 06:19 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 355° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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