The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 16,564 kilometers (10,292 miles / 8,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:21 in Buka Island, it's 19:21 in Belo Horizonte. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,704 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport sits higher than Buka Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.