Distance From Buka Airport to Fukuoka Airport, BUA - FUK Distance

The distance from Buka Airport (BUA) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is 3127 miles or 5032 kilometers or 2715 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Buka Island ( Papua New Guinea ) to Fukuoka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buka Island and Fukuoka takes around 7 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buka Airport, Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka, Japan is 7 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BUA - FUK

Kilometers		5032 km
Statute Miles		3127 miles
Nautical Miles		2715 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 11 minutes

Buka Airport to Fukuoka Airport Flight Route Map - BUA to FUK Flight Path

Location of Buka Airport & Fukuoka Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buka Island to Fukuoka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Buka Island, Papua New Guinea and Fukuoka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUA - FUK

Time difference between Buka Island (Papua New Guinea) and Fukuoka (Japan) is 2 Hours.
Fukuoka time is 2 Hours behind Buka Island.

Location	Local Time
Buka Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 06:26:16 +11
Fukuoka (Japan)	2026-03-19, 04:26:16 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Buka Airport (BUA / AYBK) Buka Island, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Fukuoka Airport (FUK / RJFF) Fukuoka, Japan