AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
5,706 km
3,546 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
5,706 km
3,546 mi / 3,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAK CTS
Airport Name Buariki Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code AAK CTS
ICAO Code NGUK RJCC
City Buariki Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 42.780000, 141.690000

Buariki (AAK) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 5,706 kilometers (3,546 miles / 3,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Japan. 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 06:44 in Buariki, it's 03:44 in Chitose / Tomakomai. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 137° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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