BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
12,871 km
7,998 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,871 km
7,998 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
238°
west southwest

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BUA MPM
Airport Name Buka Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code BUA MPM
ICAO Code AYBK FQMA
City Buka Island Maputo
Country Papua New Guinea Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Maputo
Elevation 11 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Buka Island (BUA) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,871 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Mozambique. 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 21:32 in Buka Island, it's 13:32 in Maputo. 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.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 111° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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