The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 13,574 kilometers (8,434 miles / 7,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Uganda. 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 23:12 in Buka Island, it's 16:12 in Kampala. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,771 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Buka Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 96° (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 Entebbe International Airport (EBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.