MNL
Manila
Philippines
6,343 km
3,941 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
6,343 km
3,941 mi / 3,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Manila
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL NIG
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code MNL NIG
ICAO Code RPLL NGNU
City Manila Nikunau
Country Philippines Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 75 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Manila (MNL) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 6,343 kilometers (3,941 miles / 3,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Philippines 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 01:46 in Manila, it's 05:46 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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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