AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,404 km
8,329 miles
AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Distance
13,404 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
131°
southeast

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AAK AEP
Airport Name Buariki Airport Jorge Newbery Airpark
IATA Code AAK AEP
ICAO Code NGUK SABE
City Buariki Buenos Aires
Country Kiribati Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 0 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -34.560000, -58.420000

Buariki (AAK) to Buenos Aires (AEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina is 13,404 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:57 in Buariki, it's 05:57 in Buenos Aires. With a 15-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 Buenos Aires (AEP) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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