# Distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Nikunau (NIG)

> 3,816 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,816 km / 2,371 mi / 2,060 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 219° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → Kiribati
- **Time difference**: +2h (When it's 21:36 in Brisbane, it's 23:36 in Nikunau)
- **Elevation difference**: 7 ft (NIG is lower than BNE)

## Airports

### [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brisbane, Australia
- ICAO: YBBN
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -27.380000, 153.120000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Nikunau Airport (NIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nig-nikunau-nikunau-airport/1ef266df-7094-6896-ab8f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nikunau, Kiribati
- ICAO: NGNU
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Coordinates: -1.310000, 176.410000
- Elevation: 6 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:36 in Brisbane, it's 23:36 in Nikunau.

## Related

- [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nikunau Airport (NIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nig-nikunau-nikunau-airport/1ef266df-7094-6896-ab8f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)