BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
3,193 km
1,984 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,193 km
1,984 mi / 1,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
186°
south

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BUA SYD
Airport Name Buka Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BUA SYD
ICAO Code AYBK YSSY
City Buka Island Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 11 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Buka Island (BUA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,193 kilometers (1,984 miles / 1,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 07:00 in Buka Island, it's 08:00 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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