BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,517 km
3,428 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
5,517 km
3,428 mi / 2,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUA CTS
Airport Name Buka Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code BUA CTS
ICAO Code AYBK RJCC
City Buka Island Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Papua New Guinea Japan
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 11 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 42.780000, 141.690000

Buka Island (BUA) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 5,517 kilometers (3,428 miles / 2,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Japan. 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 03:34 in Buka Island, it's 02:34 in Chitose / Tomakomai.

The return flight from Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Buka Airport (BUA) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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