Airport Comparison
| BUI | MEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bokondini Airport | Melbourne International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUI | MEL |
| ICAO Code | WAJB | YMML |
| City | Bokondini-Papua Island | Melbourne |
| Country | Indonesia | Australia |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | Australia/Melbourne |
| Elevation | 9,104 ft | 434 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.580000, 138.530000 | -37.670000, 144.840000 |
Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 3,845 kilometers (2,389 miles / 2,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 171°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 22:35 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 00:35 in Melbourne.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,670 feet between the two airports. Melbourne 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.