NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
15,816 km
9,828 miles
TUN
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
15,816 km
9,828 mi / 8,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
342°
north northwest

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NIG TUN
Airport Name Nikunau Airport Tunis Carthage International Airport
IATA Code NIG TUN
ICAO Code NGNU DTTA
City Nikunau Tunis
Country Kiribati Tunisia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Tunis
Elevation 6 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.310000, 176.410000 36.850000, 10.230000

Nikunau (NIG) to Tunis (TUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) in Tunis, Tunisia is 15,816 kilometers (9,828 miles / 8,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:55 in Nikunau, it's 04:55 in Tunis. With a 11-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 Tunis (TUN) to Nikunau (NIG) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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