NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
13,348 km
8,294 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
13,348 km
8,294 mi / 7,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
352°
north

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NIG OSL
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code NIG OSL
ICAO Code NGNU ENGM
City Nikunau Oslo
Country Kiribati Norway
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Oslo
Elevation 6 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 60.190000, 11.100000

Nikunau (NIG) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 13,348 kilometers (8,294 miles / 7,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Nikunau, it's 16:10 in Oslo. 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 Oslo (OSL) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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