Flights to Tarawa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tarawa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bonriki International Airport (TRW), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,598 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonriki International Airport | TRW | 20 km (12 mi) | 6,598 ft | 9 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,598 ft, TRW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Tarawa
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa to Majuro | Marshall Islands | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Tarawa to Funafuti | Tuvalu | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Tarawa to Yaren | Nauru | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Tarawa to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17,512 km (10,882 mi) | about 23 h 12 min |
| Tarawa to Lagos | Nigeria | 18,571 km (11,539 mi) | about 24 h 34 min |
| Tarawa to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,398 km (4,597 mi) | about 10 h 14 min |
| Tarawa to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,388 km (4,591 mi) | about 10 h 13 min |
| Tarawa to Bengaluru | India | 10,557 km (6,560 mi) | about 14 h 17 min |
| Tarawa to Lima | Peru | 12,212 km (7,588 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Tarawa to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,536 km (7,790 mi) | about 16 h 49 min |
| Tarawa to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 19,200 km (11,930 mi) | about 25 h 22 min |
| Tarawa to Shanghai | China | 6,343 km (3,941 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Tarawa to Chongqing | China | 7,666 km (4,763 mi) | about 10 h 35 min |
| Tarawa to Chengdu | China | 7,924 km (4,924 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Tarawa to Beijing | China | 7,124 km (4,427 mi) | about 9 h 53 min |
| Tarawa to Guangzhou | China | 6,871 km (4,270 mi) | about 9 h 34 min |
| Tarawa to Shenzhen | China | 6,776 km (4,211 mi) | about 9 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Tarawa?
Bonriki International Airport (TRW) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TRW from Tarawa city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tarawa on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.