AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
15,797 km
9,816 miles
ALG
Algiers
Algeria
Distance
15,797 km
9,816 mi / 8,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
347°
north northwest

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AAK ALG
Airport Name Buariki Airport Houari Boumediene Airport
IATA Code AAK ALG
ICAO Code NGUK DAAG
City Buariki Algiers
Country Kiribati Algeria
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Algiers
Elevation 0 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 36.690000, 3.220000

Buariki (AAK) to Algiers (ALG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria is 15,797 kilometers (9,816 miles / 8,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Algeria. 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 00:58 in Buariki, it's 13:58 in Algiers. 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 Algiers (ALG) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 16° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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