AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
5,514 km
3,426 miles
KIX
Osaka
Japan
Distance
5,514 km
3,426 mi / 2,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
318°
northwest

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AAK KIX
Airport Name Buariki Airport Kansai International Airport
IATA Code AAK KIX
ICAO Code NGUK RJBB
City Buariki Osaka
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 34.430000, 135.240000

Buariki (AAK) to Osaka (KIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 5,514 kilometers (3,426 miles / 2,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Japan. 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 04:49 in Buariki, it's 01:49 in Osaka. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Osaka (KIX) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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