AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,464 km
2,774 miles
BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
Distance
4,464 km
2,774 mi / 2,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
357°
north

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AKL BBG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Butaritari Atoll Airport
IATA Code AKL BBG
ICAO Code NZAA NGTU
City Auckland Butaritari Atoll
Country New Zealand Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 3.090000, 172.810000

Auckland (AKL) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati is 4,464 kilometers (2,774 miles / 2,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 New Zealand with Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Auckland, it's 15:53 in Butaritari Atoll.

The return flight from Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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