ACC
Accra
Ghana
19,405 km
12,057 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
19,405 km
12,057 mi / 10,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Accra
Heading
39°
northeast

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ACC NIG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code ACC NIG
ICAO Code DGAA NGNU
City Accra Nikunau
Country Ghana Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 205 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Accra (ACC) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 19,405 kilometers (12,057 miles / 10,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Ghana 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 17:20 in Accra, it's 05:20 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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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