NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
7,611 km
4,729 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,611 km
4,729 mi / 4,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

NIG SFO
Airport Name Nikunau Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NIG SFO
ICAO Code NGNU KSFO
City Nikunau San Francisco
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nikunau (NIG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,611 kilometers (4,729 miles / 4,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:02 in Nikunau, it's 20:02 in San Francisco. With a 19-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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