MXP
Milan
Italy
14,942 km
9,284 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
14,942 km
9,284 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
17°
north northeast

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MXP NIG
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code MXP NIG
ICAO Code LIMC NGNU
City Milan Nikunau
Country Italy Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 768 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Milan (MXP) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 14,942 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Italy 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 11:34 in Milan, it's 22:34 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 Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 348° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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