BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,952 km
3,698 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
5,952 km
3,698 mi / 3,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
277°
west

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BUA KUL
Airport Name Buka Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code BUA KUL
ICAO Code AYBK WMKK
City Buka Island Kuala Lumpur
Country Papua New Guinea Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 11 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 2.750000, 101.710000

Buka Island (BUA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 5,952 kilometers (3,698 miles / 3,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Malaysia. 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 02:01 in Buka Island, it's 00:01 in Kuala Lumpur.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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