Distance From Buka Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, BUA - URC Distance

The distance from Buka Airport (BUA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 5371 miles or 8644 kilometers or 4664 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 Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buka Island and Ürümqi takes around 12 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buka Airport, Buka Island, Papua New Guinea to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 12 hours 20 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 - URC

Kilometers		8644 km
Statute Miles		5371 miles
Nautical Miles		4664 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 20 minutes

Buka Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - BUA to URC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Buka Island, Papua New Guinea and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUA - URC

Time difference between Buka Island (Papua New Guinea) and Ürümqi (China) is 5 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 5 Hours behind Buka Island.

Location	Local Time
Buka Island (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 17:56:27 +11
Ürümqi (China)	2026-03-19, 12:56:27 +06

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

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC / ZWWW) Ürümqi, China