AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
11,061 km
6,873 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AEA ATL
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code AEA ATL
ICAO Code NGTB KATL
City Abemama Atoll Atlanta
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 8 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 33.640000, -84.430000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Abemama Atoll, it's 02:12 in Atlanta. With a 17-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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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