ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,485 km
9,622 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,485 km
9,622 mi / 8,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG BUA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code ALG BUA
ICAO Code DAAG AYBK
City Algiers Buka Island
Country Algeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 15,485 kilometers (9,622 miles / 8,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Algeria 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 01:36 in Algiers, it's 10:36 in Buka Island. With a 9-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 324° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.