BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,515 km
3,427 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
5,515 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
307°
northwest

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BUA CAN
Airport Name Buka Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BUA CAN
ICAO Code AYBK ZGGG
City Buka Island Guangzhou
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 11 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 23.390000, 113.300000

Buka Island (BUA) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 5,515 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Buka Island, it's 01:48 in Guangzhou.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 120° (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 Buka Airport (BUA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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