BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
2,532 km
1,573 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
2,532 km
1,573 mi / 1,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
183°
south

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BUA OOL
Airport Name Buka Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code BUA OOL
ICAO Code AYBK YBCG
City Buka Island Gold Coast
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 11 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Buka Island (BUA) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 2,532 kilometers (1,573 miles / 1,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 23:08 in Buka Island, it's 23:08 in Gold Coast.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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