ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
17,646 km
10,965 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,646 km
10,965 mi / 9,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
91°
east

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ABJ BUA
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code ABJ BUA
ICAO Code DIAP AYBK
City Abidjan Buka Island
Country Ivory Coast Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 17,646 kilometers (10,965 miles / 9,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Ivory Coast with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Abidjan, it's 21:59 in Buka Island. With a 10-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 Buka Island (BUA) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 271° (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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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