Fort Lauderdale to Buki (FLL–FIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Fort Lauderdale to Buki
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
9,008 mi 10h 43m nonstop +14h ahead

FLL–FIN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → FIN
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
FIN → FLL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Buki from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Finschhafen Airport.
Metric FLL→FIN PBI→FIN
Distance from FLL 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 10h 43m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Finschhafen Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Buki is 14 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · FIN: +10

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Buki.
Distance & Flight Time
9,008 mi / 14,496 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can obtain a free visa on arrival at Jacksons International Airport (POM) in Port Moresby for stays up to 60 days. The visa on arrival is a single-entry tourist visa issued at the immigration counter. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. Bring a printed hotel booking or a letter of invitation if staying with contacts.

The 60-day stay can be extended at the Immigration and Citizenship Authority in Port Moresby. Papua New Guinea has over 800 languages, the most of any country on earth. The Kokoda Track, a 96km trail through the Owen Stanley Range, takes 4 to 12 days to trek and requires a licensed guide and permit (PGK 150, about $40). Trekking season runs April to November. The Sepik River region is famous for traditional art and spirit houses. Diving at Kimbe Bay, Milne Bay, and Rabaul explores coral reefs and WWII wrecks.

No direct flights connect the US to Papua New Guinea. Route through Manila (about 5 hours to POM on Philippine Airlines), Singapore (about 6 hours 30 minutes on Air Niugini), or Brisbane (about 3 hours 30 minutes on Air Niugini). Total travel time from the US West Coast runs 18 to 24 hours. Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK), trading at roughly 3.88 PGK per $1. ATMs in Port Moresby and major towns dispense kina. Card payments work at hotels and some restaurants in Port Moresby and Lae. Cash is essential outside the two main cities. Domestic flights on Air Niugini and PNG Air connect 20+ airstrips across the country: Port Moresby to Mount Hagen costs PGK 500 to PGK 1,200 ($130 to $310) one way. Public motor vehicles (PMVs) are the local bus system at PGK 1 to PGK 5 per ride in towns.

Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

FLL–FIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Buki route.
Route details
Distance9,008 mi / 14,496 km
Flight time10h 43m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: FIN
IATA / ICAOFIN / AYFI
TimezonePacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to FIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Finschhafen Airport take about 10h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 9,008 miles.
Buki is 14 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby alternatives include PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FLL to FIN

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Finschhafen Airport (FIN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FLL to FIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FLL to FIN is about 10 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 9,008 miles (14,496 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include West Palm Beach (PBI).