ALG
Algiers
Algeria
16,019 km
9,954 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
16,019 km
9,954 mi / 8,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
12°
north northeast

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ALG NIG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code ALG NIG
ICAO Code DAAG NGNU
City Algiers Nikunau
Country Algeria Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 82 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Algiers (ALG) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 16,019 kilometers (9,954 miles / 8,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Algeria 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 12:46 in Algiers, it's 23:46 in Nikunau. 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 Nikunau (NIG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 351° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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