AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
5,239 km
3,255 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,239 km
3,255 mi / 2,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
323°
northwest

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AAK NRT
Airport Name Buariki Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code AAK NRT
ICAO Code NGUK RJAA
City Buariki Tokyo
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 35.760000, 140.390000

Buariki (AAK) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,239 kilometers (3,255 miles / 2,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 22:18 in Buariki, it's 19:18 in Tokyo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 132° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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