LAS
Las Vegas
United States
8,177 km
5,081 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
8,177 km
5,081 mi / 4,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
256°
west southwest

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LAS NIG
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code LAS NIG
ICAO Code KLAS NGNU
City Las Vegas Nikunau
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,181 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 8,177 kilometers (5,081 miles / 4,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 United States with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Las Vegas, it's 20:56 in Nikunau. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,175 feet between the two airports. Nikunau Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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