BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
5,537 km
3,441 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
5,537 km
3,441 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
144°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BUI WLG
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code BUI WLG
ICAO Code WAJB NZWN
City Bokondini-Papua Island Wellington
Country Indonesia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 9,104 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 5,537 kilometers (3,441 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with New Zealand. 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 13:32 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 16:32 in Wellington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,063 feet between the two airports. Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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