CTU
Chengdu
China
8,412 km
5,227 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
8,412 km
5,227 mi / 4,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

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CTU NIG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code CTU NIG
ICAO Code ZUUU NGNU
City Chengdu Nikunau
Country China Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 1,625 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 8,412 kilometers (5,227 miles / 4,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China 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 00:23 in Chengdu, it's 04:23 in Nikunau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,619 feet between the two airports. Nikunau Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 302° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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