BOG
Bogota
Colombia
18,161 km
11,285 miles
BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,161 km
11,285 mi / 9,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

BOG BUW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Betoambari Airport
IATA Code BOG BUW
ICAO Code SKBO WAWB
City Bogota Bau Bau-Butung Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Makassar
Elevation 8,361 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -5.490000, 122.570000

Bogota (BOG) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia is 18,161 kilometers (11,285 miles / 9,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Bogota, it's 18:32 in Bau Bau-Butung Island. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,197 feet between the two airports. Betoambari Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Betoambari Airport (BUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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