LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,810 km
9,824 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
15,810 km
9,824 mi / 8,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
351°
north

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LIS NIG
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code LIS NIG
ICAO Code LPPT NGNU
City Lisbon Nikunau
Country Portugal Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 374 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Lisbon (LIS) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 15,810 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Lisbon, it's 01:01 in Nikunau. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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