NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
8,031 km
4,990 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,031 km
4,990 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
37°
northeast

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NIG YVR
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code NIG YVR
ICAO Code NGNU CYVR
City Nikunau Richmond
Country Kiribati Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Vancouver
Elevation 6 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 49.190000, -123.180000

Nikunau (NIG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,031 kilometers (4,990 miles / 4,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Nikunau, it's 08:35 in Richmond. With a 20-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 Richmond (YVR) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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