AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
15,200 km
9,445 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,200 km
9,445 mi / 8,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

AAK NBO
Airport Name Buariki Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AAK NBO
ICAO Code NGUK HKJK
City Buariki Nairobi
Country Kiribati Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Buariki (AAK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,200 kilometers (9,445 miles / 8,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Buariki, it's 16:34 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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