NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
11,591 km
7,202 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
11,591 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
81°
east

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NIG PTY
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code NIG PTY
ICAO Code NGNU MPTO
City Nikunau Tocumen
Country Kiribati Panama
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Panama
Elevation 6 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 9.070000, -79.380000

Nikunau (NIG) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 11,591 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Nikunau, it's 10:46 in Tocumen. With a 17-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 Tocumen (PTY) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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