ICN
Seoul
South Korea
6,697 km
4,161 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
6,697 km
4,161 mi / 3,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
118°
east southeast

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ICN NIG
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code ICN NIG
ICAO Code RKSI NGNU
City Seoul Nikunau
Country South Korea Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 23 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Seoul (ICN) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 6,697 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Seoul, it's 06:08 in Nikunau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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