Airport Comparison
| BUW | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Betoambari Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUW | LAS |
| ICAO Code | WAWB | KLAS |
| City | Bau Bau-Butung Island | Las Vegas |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 164 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.490000, 122.570000 | 36.080000, -115.150000 |
Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 13,241 kilometers (8,227 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.
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 16:04 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 00:04 in Las Vegas. 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 2,017 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport.
The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.