HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,058 km
5,007 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
8,058 km
5,007 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
99°
east

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HAN NIG
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code HAN NIG
ICAO Code VVNB NGNU
City Hanoi Nikunau
Country Vietnam Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 39 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Hanoi (HAN) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 8,058 kilometers (5,007 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Vietnam 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 21:41 in Hanoi, it's 02:41 in Nikunau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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