AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,249 km
8,232 miles
BAH
Manama
Bahrain
Distance
13,249 km
8,232 mi / 7,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
301°
west northwest

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AAK BAH
Airport Name Buariki Airport Bahrain International Airport
IATA Code AAK BAH
ICAO Code NGUK OBBI
City Buariki Manama
Country Kiribati Bahrain
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Bahrain
Elevation 0 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 26.270000, 50.630000

Buariki (AAK) to Manama (BAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain is 13,249 kilometers (8,232 miles / 7,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:24 in Buariki, it's 20:24 in Manama. 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.

The return flight from Manama (BAH) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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