AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
10,636 km
6,609 miles
DEL
New Delhi
India
Distance
10,636 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
299°
west northwest

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AAK DEL
Airport Name Buariki Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA Code AAK DEL
ICAO Code NGUK VIDP
City Buariki New Delhi
Country Kiribati India
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 0 ft 777 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 28.570000, 77.100000

Buariki (AAK) to New Delhi (DEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 10,636 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 India. 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 02:23 in Buariki, it's 19:53 in New Delhi. With a 6.5-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 New Delhi (DEL) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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