AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
5,142 km
3,195 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
5,142 km
3,195 mi / 2,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
212°
south southwest

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AAK MEL
Airport Name Buariki Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code AAK MEL
ICAO Code NGUK YMML
City Buariki Melbourne
Country Kiribati Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 0 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Buariki (AAK) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 5,142 kilometers (3,195 miles / 2,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:51 in Buariki, it's 21:51 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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