AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,397 km
8,946 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
14,397 km
8,946 mi / 7,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
314°
northwest

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AAK TLV
Airport Name Buariki Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code AAK TLV
ICAO Code NGUK LLBG
City Buariki Tel Aviv
Country Kiribati Israel
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 32.010000, 34.890000

Buariki (AAK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 14,397 kilometers (8,946 miles / 7,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Israel. 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 09:15 in Buariki, it's 23:15 in Tel Aviv. 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 59° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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