MIA
Miami
United States
11,591 km
7,203 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
11,591 km
7,203 mi / 6,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

MIA TRW
Airport Name Miami International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code MIA TRW
ICAO Code KMIA NGTA
City Miami Tarawa
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 9 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 1.380000, 173.150000

Miami (MIA) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 11,591 kilometers (7,203 miles / 6,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 04:11 in Miami, it's 21:11 in Tarawa. 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.

The return flight from Tarawa (TRW) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.