NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
5,560 km
3,455 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,560 km
3,455 mi / 3,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
321°
northwest

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NIG NRT
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NIG NRT
ICAO Code NGNU RJAA
City Nikunau Tokyo
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 35.760000, 140.390000

Nikunau (NIG) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,560 kilometers (3,455 miles / 3,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Kiribati with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Nikunau, it's 04:58 in Tokyo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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