AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
15,673 km
9,738 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
15,673 km
9,738 mi / 8,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
north

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AAK LIS
Airport Name Buariki Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code AAK LIS
ICAO Code NGUK LPPT
City Buariki Lisbon
Country Kiribati Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 0 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 38.780000, -9.140000

Buariki (AAK) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 15,673 kilometers (9,738 miles / 8,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Portugal. 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 22:46 in Buariki, it's 10:46 in Lisbon. 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 Lisbon (LIS) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 356° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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