Airport Comparison
| BSB | BUA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Buka Airport |
| IATA Code | BSB | BUA |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | AYBK |
| City | Brasilia | Buka Island |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 11 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -5.420000, 154.670000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Buka Island (BUA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 16,582 kilometers (10,304 miles / 8,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.
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 Brazil 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 14:24 in Brasilia, it's 03:24 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,486 feet between the two airports. Buka Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.
The return flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 134° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.