AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,762 km
9,173 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
14,762 km
9,173 mi / 7,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
327°
north northwest

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AAK ATH
Airport Name Buariki Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code AAK ATH
ICAO Code NGUK LGAV
City Buariki Athens
Country Kiribati Greece
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Athens
Elevation 0 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 37.940000, 23.940000

Buariki (AAK) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 14,762 kilometers (9,173 miles / 7,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Greece. 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 00:48 in Buariki, it's 14:48 in Athens. With a 10-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 Athens (ATH) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 43° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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