DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
14,373 km
8,931 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,373 km
8,931 mi / 7,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
13°
north northeast

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DUS NIG
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code DUS NIG
ICAO Code EDDL NGNU
City Dusseldorf Nikunau
Country Germany Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 147 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,373 kilometers (8,931 miles / 7,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Germany 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 15:59 in Dusseldorf, it's 02:59 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) follows a heading of 352° (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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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