Airport Comparison
| BUI | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bokondini Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUI | DAR |
| ICAO Code | WAJB | HTDA |
| City | Bokondini-Papua Island | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Indonesia | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 9,104 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.580000, 138.530000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 10,987 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 Indonesia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:32 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 15:32 in Dar es Salaam. With a 6-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 8,922 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 95° (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 Bokondini Airport (BUI) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.