BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,051 km
6,867 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,051 km
6,867 mi / 5,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BUI SFO
Airport Name Bokondini Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BUI SFO
ICAO Code WAJB KSFO
City Bokondini-Papua Island San Francisco
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 9,104 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,051 kilometers (6,867 miles / 5,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 17:13 in San Francisco. With a 16-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 9,091 feet between the two airports. San Francisco 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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