NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
13,916 km
8,647 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
13,916 km
8,647 mi / 7,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
342°
north northwest

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NIG WAW
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code NIG WAW
ICAO Code NGNU EPWA
City Nikunau Warsaw
Country Kiribati Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 6 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 52.170000, 20.970000

Nikunau (NIG) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 13,916 kilometers (8,647 miles / 7,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Poland. 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 07:56 in Nikunau, it's 20:56 in Warsaw. With a 11-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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