Airport Comparison
Nice (NCE) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 15,186 kilometers (9,436 miles / 8,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.
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 France 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 20:18 in Nice, it's 07:18 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 Nice (NCE) follows a heading of 349° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.