There is 1 way to get from Sydney to Buka Island by plane
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Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Buka (BUA) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Buka Island is to fly which costs $190 - $700 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Buka Island is to fly which takes 18h 48m and costs $190 - $700.
The distance between Sydney and Buka Island is 3203 km.
It takes approximately 18h 48m to get from Sydney to Buka Island, including transfers.
Buka Island is 1h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 12:43 AM in Sydney and 1:43 AM in Buka Island.
There are one+ hotels available in Buka Island.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Buka Island, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea?
Air Niugini, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Buka (BUA) twice daily.
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Buka via Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Buka via Cairns, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 58m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Buka via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
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