DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
9,661 km
6,003 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
9,661 km
6,003 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
93°
east

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DAC NIG
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code DAC NIG
ICAO Code VGHS NGNU
City Dhaka Nikunau
Country Bangladesh Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 30 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Dhaka (DAC) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 9,661 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Bangladesh 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 16:33 in Dhaka, it's 22:33 in Nikunau. With a 6-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 Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 294° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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