BAH
Manama
Bahrain
13,004 km
8,080 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
13,004 km
8,080 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
71°
east northeast

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BAH MTK
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code BAH MTK
ICAO Code OBBI NGMN
City Manama Makin Island
Country Bahrain Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 6 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 3.370000, 172.990000

Manama (BAH) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 13,004 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Manama, it's 09:28 in Makin Island. 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.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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