AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
3,879 km
2,410 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
3,879 km
2,410 mi / 2,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
51°
northeast

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AAK HNL
Airport Name Buariki Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code AAK HNL
ICAO Code NGUK PHNL
City Buariki Honolulu
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 21.320000, -157.920000

Buariki (AAK) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 3,879 kilometers (2,410 miles / 2,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with United States. 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 05:35 in Buariki, it's 07:35 in Honolulu. With a 22-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 Honolulu (HNL) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 236° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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