BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
14,092 km
8,757 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
14,092 km
8,757 mi / 7,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
330°
north northwest

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BUA MUC
Airport Name Buka Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code BUA MUC
ICAO Code AYBK EDDM
City Buka Island Munich
Country Papua New Guinea Germany
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Berlin
Elevation 11 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 48.350000, 11.790000

Buka Island (BUA) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 14,092 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Buka Island, it's 03:25 in Munich. With a 8-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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Buka Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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