BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
14,468 km
8,990 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
14,468 km
8,990 mi / 7,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
329°
north northwest

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BUA MXP
Airport Name Buka Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code BUA MXP
ICAO Code AYBK LIMC
City Buka Island Milan
Country Papua New Guinea Italy
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Rome
Elevation 11 ft 768 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 45.630000, 8.730000

Buka Island (BUA) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 14,468 kilometers (8,990 miles / 7,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:34 in Buka Island, it's 18:34 in Milan. With a 9-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 Milan (MXP) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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