The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,477 kilometers (8,996 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 15:47 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 02:47 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 350° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.