LHR
London
United Kingdom
14,430 km
8,966 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,430 km
8,966 mi / 7,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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LHR NIG
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code LHR NIG
ICAO Code EGLL NGNU
City London Nikunau
Country United Kingdom Kiribati
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 83 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -1.310000, 176.410000

London (LHR) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,430 kilometers (8,966 miles / 7,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 United Kingdom 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 19:57 in London, it's 07:57 in Nikunau. With a 12-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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