AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,065 km
2,526 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,065 km
2,526 mi / 2,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
325°
northwest

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AKL BUA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code AKL BUA
ICAO Code NZAA AYBK
City Auckland Buka Island
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 4,065 kilometers (2,526 miles / 2,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Auckland, it's 06:36 in Buka Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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