BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
8,415 km
5,229 miles
CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,415 km
5,229 mi / 4,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

BUA CMB
Airport Name Buka Airport Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport
IATA Code BUA CMB
ICAO Code AYBK VCBI
City Buka Island Colombo
Country Papua New Guinea Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Colombo
Elevation 11 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 7.180000, 79.880000

Buka Island (BUA) to Colombo (CMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 8,415 kilometers (5,229 miles / 4,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Buka Island, it's 23:31 in Colombo. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colombo (CMB) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buka Airport (BUA) and Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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