BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,807 km
7,337 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
11,807 km
7,337 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BUI RIX
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code BUI RIX
ICAO Code WAJB EVRA
City Bokondini-Papua Island Riga
Country Indonesia Latvia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Riga
Elevation 9,104 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 56.920000, 23.970000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 11,807 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 04:33 in Riga. 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 9,068 feet between the two airports. Riga 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 Riga (RIX) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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