AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
11,098 km
6,896 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
11,098 km
6,896 mi / 5,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AAK ATL
Airport Name Buariki Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code AAK ATL
ICAO Code NGUK KATL
City Buariki Atlanta
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 33.640000, -84.430000

Buariki (AAK) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 11,098 kilometers (6,896 miles / 5,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 10:29 in Buariki, it's 18:29 in Atlanta. With a 16-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 1,026 feet between the two airports. Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport.

The return flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Buariki (AAK) 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 Buariki Airport (AAK) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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