BLR
Bangalore
India
10,804 km
6,713 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
10,804 km
6,713 mi / 5,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
90°
east

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BLR TBF
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code BLR TBF
ICAO Code VOBL NGTE
City Bangalore N/A
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 3,000 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Bangalore (BLR) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 10,804 kilometers (6,713 miles / 5,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 India 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 21:19 in Bangalore, it's 03:49 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 6.5-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 2,993 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 283° (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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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