ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,114 km
6,906 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
11,114 km
6,906 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ATL KUC
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code ATL KUC
ICAO Code KATL NGKT
City Atlanta Kuria
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 1,026 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 0.220000, 173.440000

Atlanta (ATL) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 11,114 kilometers (6,906 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Atlanta, it's 21:18 in Kuria. 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 1,026 feet between the two airports. Kuria Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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