AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
11,614 km
7,217 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,614 km
7,217 mi / 6,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
50°
northeast

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AAK IAD
Airport Name Buariki Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code AAK IAD
ICAO Code NGUK KIAD
City Buariki Washington
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 38.900000, -77.500000

Buariki (AAK) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,614 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 22:26 in Buariki, it's 05:26 in Washington. 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 Washington (IAD) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 282° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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