BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
3,722 km
2,313 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
3,722 km
2,313 mi / 2,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
194°
south southwest

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BUA MEL
Airport Name Buka Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code BUA MEL
ICAO Code AYBK YMML
City Buka Island Melbourne
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 11 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Buka Island (BUA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,722 kilometers (2,313 miles / 2,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in Buka Island, it's 00:14 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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