BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
11,468 km
7,126 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
11,468 km
7,126 mi / 6,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
70°
east northeast

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BUA GDL
Airport Name Buka Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BUA GDL
ICAO Code AYBK MMGL
City Buka Island Guadalajara
Country Papua New Guinea Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Mexico_City
Elevation 11 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 20.520000, -103.310000

Buka Island (BUA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 11,468 kilometers (7,126 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Buka Island, it's 12:12 in Guadalajara. With a 16-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 5,005 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Buka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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