BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
4,984 km
3,097 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
4,984 km
3,097 mi / 2,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
229°
southwest

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BUA PER
Airport Name Buka Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code BUA PER
ICAO Code AYBK YPPH
City Buka Island Perth
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Perth
Elevation 11 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Buka Island (BUA) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 4,984 kilometers (3,097 miles / 2,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:54 in Buka Island, it's 19:54 in Perth.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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