The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 10,568 kilometers (6,566 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 03:38 in Buka Island, it's 10:38 in Calgary. With a 17-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 3,546 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Buka Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 268° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.