HNL
Honolulu
United States
3,757 km
2,335 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
3,757 km
2,335 mi / 2,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
231°
southwest

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HNL NIG
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code HNL NIG
ICAO Code PHNL NGNU
City Honolulu Nikunau
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Honolulu (HNL) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 3,757 kilometers (2,335 miles / 2,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Honolulu, it's 05:56 in Nikunau. With a 22-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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