AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
11,603 km
7,210 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
11,603 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
63°
east northeast

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AAK MIA
Airport Name Buariki Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code AAK MIA
ICAO Code NGUK KMIA
City Buariki Miami
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 25.800000, -80.290000

Buariki (AAK) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 11,603 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 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 20:50 in Buariki, it's 03:50 in Miami. 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 Miami (MIA) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 277° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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