AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
19,073 km
11,851 miles
ACC
Accra
Ghana
Distance
19,073 km
11,851 mi / 10,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
313°
northwest

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AAK ACC
Airport Name Buariki Airport Kotoka International Airport
IATA Code AAK ACC
ICAO Code NGUK DGAA
City Buariki Accra
Country Kiribati Ghana
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Accra
Elevation 0 ft 205 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 5.610000, -0.170000

Buariki (AAK) to Accra (ACC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana is 19,073 kilometers (11,851 miles / 10,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Ghana. 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 02:19 in Buariki, it's 14:19 in Accra. 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 Accra (ACC) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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