BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
7,837 km
4,870 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
7,837 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
296°
west northwest

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BUA CCU
Airport Name Buka Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BUA CCU
ICAO Code AYBK VECC
City Buka Island Kolkata
Country Papua New Guinea India
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 11 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 22.650000, 88.450000

Buka Island (BUA) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 7,837 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 India. 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 05:18 in Buka Island, it's 00:48 in Kolkata. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 105° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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