BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
13,489 km
8,382 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
13,489 km
8,382 mi / 7,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
302°
west northwest

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BUA CAI
Airport Name Buka Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BUA CAI
ICAO Code AYBK HECA
City Buka Island Cairo
Country Papua New Guinea Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Cairo
Elevation 11 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 30.120000, 31.410000

Buka Island (BUA) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 13,489 kilometers (8,382 miles / 7,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Buka Island, it's 18:26 in Cairo. With a 8-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 Cairo (CAI) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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