BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,837 km
7,355 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,837 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BUI JNB
Airport Name Bokondini Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BUI JNB
ICAO Code WAJB FAOR
City Bokondini-Papua Island Johannesburg
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9,104 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,837 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:04 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 05:04 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 3,546 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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