NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
14,381 km
8,936 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,381 km
8,936 mi / 7,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
357°
north

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NIG STN
Airport Name Nikunau Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code NIG STN
ICAO Code NGNU EGSS
City Nikunau London
Country Kiribati United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 51.880000, 0.240000

Nikunau (NIG) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 14,381 kilometers (8,936 miles / 7,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 09:14 in Nikunau, it's 21:14 in London. With a 12-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 London (STN) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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