AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,244 km
8,851 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,244 km
8,851 mi / 7,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
355°
north

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AAK LHR
Airport Name Buariki Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AAK LHR
ICAO Code NGUK EGLL
City Buariki London
Country Kiribati United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 51.470000, -0.460000

Buariki (AAK) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 14,244 kilometers (8,851 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 06:07 in Buariki, it's 18:07 in London. 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 London (LHR) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 8° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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