KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
11,621 km
7,221 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
11,621 km
7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KUC MIA
Airport Name Kuria Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code KUC MIA
ICAO Code NGKT KMIA
City Kuria Miami
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 0.220000, 173.440000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kuria (KUC) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 11,621 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,275 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 21:18 in Kuria, it's 04:18 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 Kuria (KUC) 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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