BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
6,318 km
3,926 miles
BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,318 km
3,926 mi / 3,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK BUA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Buka Airport
IATA Code BKK BUA
ICAO Code VTBS AYBK
City Bangkok Buka Island
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -5.420000, 154.670000

Bangkok (BKK) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 6,318 kilometers (3,926 miles / 3,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Bangkok, it's 21:39 in Buka Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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