BLR
Bangalore
India
13,433 km
8,347 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
13,433 km
8,347 mi / 7,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BLR TNV
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code BLR TNV
ICAO Code VOBL PLFA
City Bangalore Tabuaeran Island
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 3,000 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 3.900000, -159.390000

Bangalore (BLR) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 13,433 kilometers (8,347 miles / 7,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 11:27 in Bangalore, it's 19:57 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 8.5-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 3,000 feet between the two airports. Tabuaeran Island Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 288° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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