NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
6,618 km
4,112 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
6,618 km
4,112 mi / 3,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
300°
west northwest

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NIG TPE
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code NIG TPE
ICAO Code NGNU RCTP
City Nikunau Taipei
Country Kiribati Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Taipei
Elevation 6 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 25.080000, 121.230000

Nikunau (NIG) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 6,618 kilometers (4,112 miles / 3,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Taiwan. 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 22:35 in Nikunau, it's 18:35 in Taipei. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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