DUB
Dublin
Ireland
14,215 km
8,833 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,215 km
8,833 mi / 7,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
357°
north

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DUB NIG
Airport Name Dublin Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code DUB NIG
ICAO Code EIDW NGNU
City Dublin Nikunau
Country Ireland Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Dublin Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 242 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 53.420000, -6.270000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Dublin (DUB) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Dublin, Ireland to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,215 kilometers (8,833 miles / 7,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Ireland 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 14:31 in Dublin, it's 02:31 in Nikunau. With a 12-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 Dublin (DUB) follows a heading of 2° (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 Dublin Airport (DUB) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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