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Airport Comparison
| BUI | SCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bokondini Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUI | SCL |
| ICAO Code | WAJB | SCEL |
| City | Bokondini-Papua Island | Santiago |
| Country | Indonesia | Chile |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Santiago |
| Elevation | 9,104 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.580000, 138.530000 | -33.390000, -70.790000 |
Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 14,878 kilometers (9,245 miles / 8,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.
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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 01:25 in Santiago. 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 7,549 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez 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 Santiago (SCL) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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