BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
4,322 km
2,685 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
4,322 km
2,685 mi / 2,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
301°
west northwest

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BUA MNL
Airport Name Buka Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BUA MNL
ICAO Code AYBK RPLL
City Buka Island Manila
Country Papua New Guinea Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Manila
Elevation 11 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 14.510000, 121.020000

Buka Island (BUA) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 4,322 kilometers (2,685 miles / 2,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Philippines. 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 05:21 in Buka Island, it's 03:21 in Manila.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 118° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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