AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,097 km
8,760 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
14,097 km
8,760 mi / 7,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
331°
north northwest

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AAK OTP
Airport Name Buariki Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code AAK OTP
ICAO Code NGUK LROP
City Buariki Bucharest
Country Kiribati Romania
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 0 ft 314 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 44.570000, 26.100000

Buariki (AAK) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 14,097 kilometers (8,760 miles / 7,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Romania. 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 21:11 in Buariki, it's 11:11 in Bucharest. With a 10-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 Bucharest (OTP) 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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