AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
13,767 km
8,554 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
13,767 km
8,554 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
358°
north

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AAK EDI
Airport Name Buariki Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code AAK EDI
ICAO Code NGUK EGPH
City Buariki Edinburgh
Country Kiribati United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 55.950000, -3.370000

Buariki (AAK) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13,767 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Buariki, it's 13:11 in Edinburgh. With a 12-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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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