BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
13,194 km
8,198 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
13,194 km
8,198 mi / 7,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUI ZRH
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BUI ZRH
ICAO Code WAJB LSZH
City Bokondini-Papua Island Zurich
Country Indonesia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/Zurich
Elevation 9,104 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,194 kilometers (8,198 miles / 7,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Switzerland. 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 20:24 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 12:24 in Zurich. With a 8-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 7,688 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 61° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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