AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
10,983 km
6,825 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
10,983 km
6,825 mi / 5,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AAK CUN
Airport Name Buariki Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AAK CUN
ICAO Code NGUK MMUN
City Buariki Cancun
Country Kiribati Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Cancun
Elevation 0 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 21.040000, -86.880000

Buariki (AAK) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 10,983 kilometers (6,825 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Buariki, it's 08:11 in Cancun. With a 17-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 Cancun (CUN) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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