FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
6,172 km
3,835 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
6,172 km
3,835 mi / 3,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
119°
east southeast

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FUK NIG
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code FUK NIG
ICAO Code RJFF NGNU
City Fukuoka Nikunau
Country Japan Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 32 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 6,172 kilometers (3,835 miles / 3,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 22:31 in Fukuoka, it's 01:31 in Nikunau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 313° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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