NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
7,828 km
4,864 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
7,828 km
4,864 mi / 4,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NIG SGN
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code NIG SGN
ICAO Code NGNU VVTS
City Nikunau Ho Chi Minh City
Country Kiribati Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 6 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 10.820000, 106.650000

Nikunau (NIG) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 7,828 kilometers (4,864 miles / 4,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Vietnam. 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 01:26 in Nikunau, it's 20:26 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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