JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
14,865 km
9,236 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,865 km
9,236 mi / 8,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
70°
east northeast

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JED NIG
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code JED NIG
ICAO Code OEJN NGNU
City Jeddah Nikunau
Country Saudi Arabia Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 48 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Jeddah (JED) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,865 kilometers (9,236 miles / 8,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 13:32 in Jeddah, it's 22:32 in Nikunau. With a 9-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 299° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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