AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
5,265 km
3,271 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,265 km
3,271 mi / 2,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
322°
northwest

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AAK HND
Airport Name Buariki Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code AAK HND
ICAO Code NGUK RJTT
City Buariki Tokyo
Country Kiribati Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 0 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 35.550000, 139.780000

Buariki (AAK) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,265 kilometers (3,271 miles / 2,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Japan. 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 08:54 in Buariki, it's 05:54 in Tokyo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (HND) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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