The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,159 kilometers (8,798 miles / 7,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Poland 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 14:24 in Kraków, it's 01:24 in Nikunau. With a 11-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 Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 341° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.