Papua New Guinea Β· 175 miles (281 km)

Buka (BUA) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Buka (BUA) to Rabaul (RAB): Air Niugini and PNG Air. The two airports are 175 miles (281 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Port Moresby.

Airlines flying nonstop from BUA to RAB

  • PX
    Air NiuginiNot in an alliance
  • CG
    PNG AirNot in an alliance

BUA to RAB with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Port Moresby (POM)Air Niugini and PNG Air the whole way
    PX
    CG
    CG
    PX

BUA to RAB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BUA to RAB?

Air Niugini and PNG Air fly nonstop from Buka (BUA) to Rabaul (RAB).

How far is Buka from Rabaul by plane?

Buka (BUA) and Rabaul (RAB) are 175 miles (281 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does BUA to RAB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BUA to RAB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Buka and Rabaul?

The most direct connections are through Port Moresby (POM). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Niugini through Port Moresby.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.