BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
14,095 km
8,758 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,095 km
8,758 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
94°
east

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BUA UIO
Airport Name Buka Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code BUA UIO
ICAO Code AYBK SEQM
City Buka Island Quito
Country Papua New Guinea Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Guayaquil
Elevation 11 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Buka Island (BUA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,095 kilometers (8,758 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Buka Island, it's 09:41 in Quito. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,189 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Buka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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