BRU
Brussels
Belgium
14,253 km
8,856 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,253 km
8,856 mi / 7,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
39°
northeast

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BRU BUA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code BRU BUA
ICAO Code EBBR AYBK
City Brussels Buka Island
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Brussels (BRU) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 14,253 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Belgium 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 14:32 in Brussels, it's 23:32 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 336° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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