DOH
Doha
Qatar
13,535 km
8,410 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
13,535 km
8,410 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Qatar
Heading
75°
east northeast

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DOH NIG
Airport Name Hamad International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code DOH NIG
ICAO Code OTHH NGNU
City Doha Nikunau
Country Qatar Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Qatar Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 25.260000, 51.610000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Doha (DOH) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 13,535 kilometers (8,410 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Qatar 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 20:23 in Doha, it's 05:23 in Nikunau. With a 9-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 Doha (DOH) follows a heading of 299° (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 Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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