AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,843 km
8,602 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
13,843 km
8,602 mi / 7,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
348°
north northwest

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AAK HAM
Airport Name Buariki Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code AAK HAM
ICAO Code NGUK EDDH
City Buariki Hamburg
Country Kiribati Germany
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Berlin
Elevation 0 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 53.630000, 9.990000

Buariki (AAK) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 13,843 kilometers (8,602 miles / 7,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Germany. 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 03:40 in Buariki, it's 16:40 in Hamburg. 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 20° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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