BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,031 km
3,126 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
5,031 km
3,126 mi / 2,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BUA FUK
Airport Name Buka Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code BUA FUK
ICAO Code AYBK RJFF
City Buka Island Fukuoka
Country Papua New Guinea Japan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 11 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 33.590000, 130.450000

Buka Island (BUA) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 5,031 kilometers (3,126 miles / 2,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Japan. 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 05:13 in Buka Island, it's 04:13 in Fukuoka.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 145° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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