APW
Apia
Samoa
3,766 km
2,340 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,766 km
2,340 mi / 2,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
281°
west

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APW BUA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code APW BUA
ICAO Code NSFA AYBK
City Apia Buka Island
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Apia (APW) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 3,766 kilometers (2,340 miles / 2,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Apia, it's 08:26 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 Apia (APW) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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