KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,316 km
5,167 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
8,316 km
5,167 mi / 4,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

KUL NIG
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code KUL NIG
ICAO Code WMKK NGNU
City Kuala Lumpur Nikunau
Country Malaysia Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 69 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 8,316 kilometers (5,167 miles / 4,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Malaysia 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 00:21 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 04:21 in Nikunau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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