BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,961 km
3,704 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
5,961 km
3,704 mi / 3,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BUA HNL
Airport Name Buka Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code BUA HNL
ICAO Code AYBK PHNL
City Buka Island Honolulu
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 21.320000, -157.920000

Buka Island (BUA) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 5,961 kilometers (3,704 miles / 3,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 United States. 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 07:09 in Buka Island, it's 11:09 in Honolulu. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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