AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,113 km
8,148 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
13,113 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
342°
north northwest

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AAK RIX
Airport Name Buariki Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code AAK RIX
ICAO Code NGUK EVRA
City Buariki Riga
Country Kiribati Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Riga
Elevation 0 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 56.920000, 23.970000

Buariki (AAK) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 13,113 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Buariki, it's 12:30 in Riga. With a 10-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 Riga (RIX) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 35° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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