The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 15,944 kilometers (9,907 miles / 8,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Malaga, it's 05:42 in Buka Island. With a 9-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 Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Malaga Airport (AGP) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.