The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 15,435 kilometers (9,591 miles / 8,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 South Africa with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Johannesburg, it's 03:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,552 feet between the two airports. Nikunau Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.