ACC
Accra
Ghana
17,231 km
10,707 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,231 km
10,707 mi / 9,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
91°
east

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ACC BUA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code ACC BUA
ICAO Code DGAA AYBK
City Accra Buka Island
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Accra (ACC) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 17,231 kilometers (10,707 miles / 9,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Ghana with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Accra, it's 03:22 in Buka Island. With a 10-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 Buka Island (BUA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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