BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
11,576 km
7,193 miles
DOH
Doha
Qatar
Distance
11,576 km
7,193 mi / 6,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
295°
west northwest

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BUA DOH
Airport Name Buka Airport Hamad International Airport
IATA Code BUA DOH
ICAO Code AYBK OTHH
City Buka Island Doha
Country Papua New Guinea Qatar
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Qatar
Elevation 11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 25.260000, 51.610000

Buka Island (BUA) to Doha (DOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar is 11,576 kilometers (7,193 miles / 6,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Qatar. 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 05:16 in Buka Island, it's 22:16 in Doha. 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 Doha (DOH) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 89° (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 Hamad International Airport (DOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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