BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
3,874 km
2,407 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
3,874 km
2,407 mi / 2,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUI SGN
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code BUI SGN
ICAO Code WAJB VVTS
City Bokondini-Papua Island Ho Chi Minh City
Country Indonesia Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 9,104 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 10.820000, 106.650000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 3,874 kilometers (2,407 miles / 2,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 23:36 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,071 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 113° (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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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