NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
4,453 km
2,767 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,453 km
2,767 mi / 2,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
182°
south

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NIG WLG
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NIG WLG
ICAO Code NGNU NZWN
City Nikunau Wellington
Country Kiribati New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nikunau (NIG) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,453 kilometers (2,767 miles / 2,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:15 in Nikunau, it's 10:15 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 3° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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