The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 12,864 kilometers (7,993 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Latvia. 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 02:14 in Buka Island, it's 18:14 in Riga. 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.

The return flight from Riga (RIX) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.