BNE
Brisbane
Australia
3,816 km
2,371 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
3,816 km
2,371 mi / 2,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
45°
northeast

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BNE NIG
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code BNE NIG
ICAO Code YBBN NGNU
City Brisbane Nikunau
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Brisbane (BNE) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 3,816 kilometers (2,371 miles / 2,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Brisbane, it's 00:09 in Nikunau.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 219° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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