AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
12,104 km
7,521 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,104 km
7,521 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
103°
east southeast

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AAK LIM
Airport Name Buariki Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AAK LIM
ICAO Code NGUK SPJC
City Buariki Lima
Country Kiribati Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Lima
Elevation 0 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Buariki (AAK) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,104 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Peru. 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 22:16 in Buariki, it's 05:16 in Lima. With a 17-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 Lima (LIM) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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