BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,593 km
3,476 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
5,593 km
3,476 mi / 3,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BUA ICN
Airport Name Buka Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code BUA ICN
ICAO Code AYBK RKSI
City Buka Island Seoul
Country Papua New Guinea South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Seoul
Elevation 11 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 37.470000, 126.450000

Buka Island (BUA) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 5,593 kilometers (3,476 miles / 3,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 South Korea. 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 05:10 in Buka Island, it's 04:10 in Seoul.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 142° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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