Distance From Nikunau Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, NIG - SAW Distance

The distance from Nikunau Airport (NIG) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is 9017 miles or 14511 kilometers or 7830 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nikunau ( Kiribati ) to Pendik, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nikunau and Pendik, Istanbul takes around 20 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nikunau Airport, Nikunau, Kiribati to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey is 20 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NIG - SAW

Kilometers		14511 km
Statute Miles		9017 miles
Nautical Miles		7830 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 43 minutes

Nikunau Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Flight Route Map - NIG to SAW Flight Path

Location of Nikunau Airport & Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nikunau to Pendik, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nikunau, Kiribati and Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIG - SAW

Time difference between Nikunau (Kiribati) and Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Pendik, Istanbul time is 9 Hours behind Nikunau.

Location	Local Time
Nikunau (Kiribati)	2025-01-04, 07:05:46 +12
Pendik, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-01-03, 22:05:46 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nikunau Airport (NIG / NGNU) Nikunau, Kiribati

Destination

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW / LTFJ) Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey