NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
4,478 km
2,783 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
4,478 km
2,783 mi / 2,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NIG SYD
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NIG SYD
ICAO Code NGNU YSSY
City Nikunau Sydney
Country Kiribati Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nikunau (NIG) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 4,478 kilometers (2,783 miles / 2,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Nikunau, it's 20:11 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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