The flight distance from Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 14,337 kilometers (8,908 miles / 7,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Switzerland. 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 11:24 in Buka Island, it's 02:24 in Zurich. With a 9-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 1,405 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Buka Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Buka Island (BUA) follows a heading of 46° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.