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 $200 - $750 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Buka Island is to fly which takes 18h 48m and costs $200 - $750.
The distance between Sydney and Buka Island is 3203 km.
It takes approximately 18h 48m to get from Sydney to Buka Island, including transfers.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Buka Island, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea?
Air Niugini, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Buka (BUA) once 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
- $310–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Buka via Cairns, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
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