The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 12,040 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Buka Island, it's 04:06 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 16-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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.