AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
11,844 km
7,359 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
11,844 km
7,359 mi / 6,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
47°
northeast

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AAK EWR
Airport Name Buariki Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AAK EWR
ICAO Code NGUK KEWR
City Buariki Newark
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 40.690000, -74.170000

Buariki (AAK) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 11,844 kilometers (7,359 miles / 6,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 05:47 in Buariki, it's 12:47 in Newark. With a 17-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 Newark (EWR) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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