AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,086 km
8,752 miles
AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Distance
14,086 km
8,752 mi / 7,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
352°
north

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AAK AMS
Airport Name Buariki Airport Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
IATA Code AAK AMS
ICAO Code NGUK EHAM
City Buariki Amsterdam
Country Kiribati Netherlands
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 0 ft -11 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 52.310000, 4.760000

Buariki (AAK) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands is 14,086 kilometers (8,752 miles / 7,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Buariki, it's 12:22 in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam (AMS) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 14° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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