AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,659 km
8,487 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
13,659 km
8,487 mi / 7,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
340°
north northwest

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AAK WAW
Airport Name Buariki Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code AAK WAW
ICAO Code NGUK EPWA
City Buariki Warsaw
Country Kiribati Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 0 ft 362 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 52.170000, 20.970000

Buariki (AAK) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 13,659 kilometers (8,487 miles / 7,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Poland. 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 02:02 in Buariki, it's 15:02 in Warsaw. With a 11-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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