BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,588 km
2,851 miles
BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,588 km
2,851 mi / 2,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
112°
east southeast

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BKK BUI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Bokondini Airport
IATA Code BKK BUI
ICAO Code VTBS WAJB
City Bangkok Bokondini-Papua Island
Country Thailand Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5 ft 9,104 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -3.580000, 138.530000

Bangkok (BKK) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,588 kilometers (2,851 miles / 2,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Bangkok, it's 21:33 in Bokondini-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,099 feet between the two airports. Bokondini Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Bokondini Airport (BUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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