AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,790 km
9,190 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
14,790 km
9,190 mi / 7,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
314°
northwest

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AAK CAI
Airport Name Buariki Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AAK CAI
ICAO Code NGUK HECA
City Buariki Cairo
Country Kiribati Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Cairo
Elevation 0 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 30.120000, 31.410000

Buariki (AAK) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 14,790 kilometers (9,190 miles / 7,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Egypt. 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 05:40 in Buariki, it's 19:40 in Cairo. With a 10-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 Cairo (CAI) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 57° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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