ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
19,574 km
12,163 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
19,574 km
12,163 mi / 10,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
355°
north

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ABJ NIG
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code ABJ NIG
ICAO Code DIAP NGNU
City Abidjan Nikunau
Country Ivory Coast Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 21 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 19,574 kilometers (12,163 miles / 10,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Ivory Coast with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Abidjan, it's 01:26 in Nikunau. 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 Nikunau (NIG) to Abidjan (ABJ) 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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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