The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 14,377 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Buenos Aires, it's 22:00 in Buka Island. With a 13-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 Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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