The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 14,912 kilometers (9,266 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:21 in Buariki, it's 00:21 in Addis Ababa. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,630 feet between the two airports. Bole International Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Bole International Airport (ADD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.