AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
8,317 km
5,168 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
8,317 km
5,168 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AAK LAS
Airport Name Buariki Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code AAK LAS
ICAO Code NGUK KLAS
City Buariki Las Vegas
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 36.080000, -115.150000

Buariki (AAK) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 8,317 kilometers (5,168 miles / 4,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 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 20:34 in Buariki, it's 00:34 in Las Vegas. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,181 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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