AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
15,447 km
9,599 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
15,447 km
9,599 mi / 8,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
212°
south southwest

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AAK CPT
Airport Name Buariki Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AAK CPT
ICAO Code NGUK FACT
City Buariki Cape Town
Country Kiribati South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Buariki (AAK) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 15,447 kilometers (9,599 miles / 8,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:19 in Buariki, it's 20:19 in Cape Town. 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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