NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
14,389 km
8,941 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
14,389 km
8,941 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
333°
north northwest

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NIG OTP
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code NIG OTP
ICAO Code NGNU LROP
City Nikunau Bucharest
Country Kiribati Romania
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 6 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 44.570000, 26.100000

Nikunau (NIG) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 14,389 kilometers (8,941 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Romania. 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 04:39 in Nikunau, it's 18:39 in Bucharest. With a 10-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 Bucharest (OTP) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 40° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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