# Distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Buka Island (BUA)

> 2,447 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,447 km / 1,521 mi / 1,321 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 4° (north)
- **Return heading**: 184° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → Papua New Guinea
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:02 in Brisbane, it's 02:02 in Buka Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (BUA is lower than BNE)

## Airports

### [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brisbane, Australia
- ICAO: YBBN
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -27.380000, 153.120000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Buka Airport (BUA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bua-buka-island-buka-airport/1ef266de-9b02-6a02-9ca9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Buka Island, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYBK
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -5.420000, 154.670000
- Elevation: 11 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Buka Airport (BUA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bua-buka-island-buka-airport/1ef266de-9b02-6a02-9ca9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)