The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 12,725 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Buka Island, it's 10:05 in Dar es Salaam. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 99° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.