AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
19,352 km
12,025 miles
ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Distance
19,352 km
12,025 mi / 10,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
336°
north northwest

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AAK ABJ
Airport Name Buariki Airport Port Bouet Airport
IATA Code AAK ABJ
ICAO Code NGUK DIAP
City Buariki Abidjan
Country Kiribati Ivory Coast
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 5.260000, -3.930000

Buariki (AAK) to Abidjan (ABJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is 19,352 kilometers (12,025 miles / 10,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 02:43 in Buariki, it's 14:43 in Abidjan. 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 Abidjan (ABJ) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 24° (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 Buariki Airport (AAK) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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