AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
15,301 km
9,508 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,301 km
9,508 mi / 8,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
125°
southeast

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AAK GIG
Airport Name Buariki Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AAK GIG
ICAO Code NGUK SBGL
City Buariki Rio De Janeiro
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Buariki (AAK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,301 kilometers (9,508 miles / 8,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Buariki, it's 15:05 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 15-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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