HEL
Helsinki
Finland
13,015 km
8,087 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
13,015 km
8,087 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
32°
north northeast

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HEL NIG
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code HEL NIG
ICAO Code EFHK NGNU
City Helsinki Nikunau
Country Finland Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 179 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Helsinki (HEL) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 13,015 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Finland 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 19:41 in Helsinki, it's 05:41 in Nikunau. With a 10-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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