AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,986 km
9,312 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
14,986 km
9,312 mi / 8,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
340°
north northwest

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AAK FCO
Airport Name Buariki Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AAK FCO
ICAO Code NGUK LIRF
City Buariki Rome
Country Kiribati Italy
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Rome
Elevation 0 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 41.800000, 12.250000

Buariki (AAK) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 14,986 kilometers (9,312 miles / 8,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:28 in Buariki, it's 20:28 in Rome. With a 11-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 Rome (FCO) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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