BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
4,816 km
2,992 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
4,816 km
2,992 mi / 2,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
343°
north northwest

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BUA NRT
Airport Name Buka Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BUA NRT
ICAO Code AYBK RJAA
City Buka Island Tokyo
Country Papua New Guinea Japan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 11 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 35.760000, 140.390000

Buka Island (BUA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 4,816 kilometers (2,992 miles / 2,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Japan. 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 06:36 in Buka Island, it's 05:36 in Tokyo.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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