KIX
Osaka
Japan
5,845 km
3,632 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
5,845 km
3,632 mi / 3,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KIX NIG
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code KIX NIG
ICAO Code RJBB NGNU
City Osaka Nikunau
Country Japan Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 26 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Osaka (KIX) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 5,845 kilometers (3,632 miles / 3,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Japan 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 20:35 in Osaka, it's 23:35 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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 317° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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