ADL
Adelaide
Australia
3,678 km
2,285 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,678 km
2,285 mi / 1,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL BUA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code ADL BUA
ICAO Code YPAD AYBK
City Adelaide Buka Island
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 20 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Adelaide (ADL) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 3,678 kilometers (2,285 miles / 1,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:05 in Adelaide, it's 21:35 in Buka Island.

The return flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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