AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
8,155 km
5,068 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
8,155 km
5,068 mi / 4,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AAK BKK
Airport Name Buariki Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AAK BKK
ICAO Code NGUK VTBS
City Buariki Bangkok
Country Kiribati Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 13.680000, 100.750000

Buariki (AAK) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 8,155 kilometers (5,068 miles / 4,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Buariki, it's 21:46 in Bangkok. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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