Distance From Buka Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport, BUA - WDH Distance

The distance from Buka Airport (BUA) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is 8962 miles or 14422 kilometers or 7783 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 Windhoek ( Namibia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buka Island and Windhoek takes around 20 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buka Airport, Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek, Namibia is 20 hours 36 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 - WDH

Kilometers		14422 km
Statute Miles		8962 miles
Nautical Miles		7783 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 36 minutes

Buka Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport Flight Route Map - BUA to WDH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buka Island, Papua New Guinea and Windhoek, Namibia. .

Nonstop flight route between Buka Island, Papua New Guinea and Windhoek, Namibia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUA - WDH

Time difference between Buka Island (Papua New Guinea) and Windhoek (Namibia) is 9 Hours.
Windhoek time is 9 Hours behind Buka Island.

Location	Local Time
Buka Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-07-29, 07:57:11 +11
Windhoek (Namibia)	2026-07-28, 22:57:11 CAT

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

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH / FYWH) Windhoek, Namibia