Airport Comparison
| BUA | YOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Buka Airport | Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUA | YOW |
| ICAO Code | AYBK | CYOW |
| City | Buka Island | Ottawa |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Canada |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 11 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.420000, 154.670000 | 45.320000, -75.670000 |
Buka Island (BUA) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 13,446 kilometers (8,355 miles / 7,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Buka Island, it's 15:48 in Ottawa. 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.
The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.