The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,264 kilometers (8,242 miles / 7,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Buka Island, it's 22:47 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 5,547 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.