AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
11,132 km
6,917 miles
BOM
Mumbai
India
Distance
11,132 km
6,917 mi / 6,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AAK BOM
Airport Name Buariki Airport Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
IATA Code AAK BOM
ICAO Code NGUK VABB
City Buariki Mumbai
Country Kiribati India
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 0 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 19.090000, 72.870000

Buariki (AAK) to Mumbai (BOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India is 11,132 kilometers (6,917 miles / 6,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 India. 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 00:54 in Buariki, it's 18:24 in Mumbai. With a 6.5-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 Mumbai (BOM) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 86° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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