AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,243 km
8,850 miles
BRU
Brussels
Belgium
Distance
14,243 km
8,850 mi / 7,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
351°
north

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AAK BRU
Airport Name Buariki Airport Brussels Airport
IATA Code AAK BRU
ICAO Code NGUK EBBR
City Buariki Brussels
Country Kiribati Belgium
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Brussels
Elevation 0 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 50.900000, 4.480000

Buariki (AAK) to Brussels (BRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium is 14,243 kilometers (8,850 miles / 7,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Belgium. 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 23:21 in Buariki, it's 12:21 in Brussels. 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 Brussels (BRU) 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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