BUA
Buka Island
Papua New Guinea
5,356 km
3,328 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
5,356 km
3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
321°
northwest

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BUA PVG
Airport Name Buka Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code BUA PVG
ICAO Code AYBK ZSPD
City Buka Island Shanghai
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.420000, 154.670000 31.140000, 121.810000

Buka Island (BUA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 5,356 kilometers (3,328 miles / 2,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with China. 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 05:06 in Buka Island, it's 03:06 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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