AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,396 km
8,324 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,396 km
8,324 mi / 7,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
305°
northwest

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AAK KWI
Airport Name Buariki Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AAK KWI
ICAO Code NGUK OKKK
City Buariki Kuwait City
Country Kiribati Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 0 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 29.230000, 47.980000

Buariki (AAK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,396 kilometers (8,324 miles / 7,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Kuwait. 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 01:27 in Buariki, it's 16:27 in Kuwait City. With a 9-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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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