HND
Tokyo
Japan
5,587 km
3,472 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
5,587 km
3,472 mi / 3,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
129°
southeast

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HND NIG
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code HND NIG
ICAO Code RJTT NGNU
City Tokyo Nikunau
Country Japan Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 35 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Tokyo (HND) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 5,587 kilometers (3,472 miles / 3,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 04:03 in Tokyo, it's 07:03 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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 321° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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