AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
15,385 km
9,560 miles
CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
15,385 km
9,560 mi / 8,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
120°
east southeast

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AAK CNF
Airport Name Buariki Airport Tancredo Neves International Airport
IATA Code AAK CNF
ICAO Code NGUK SBCF
City Buariki Belo Horizonte
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,715 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -19.620000, -43.970000

Buariki (AAK) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 15,385 kilometers (9,560 miles / 8,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Buariki, it's 10:06 in Belo Horizonte. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,715 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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