Airport Comparison
| BUW | STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Betoambari Airport | St Louis Lambert International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUW | STL |
| ICAO Code | WAWB | KSTL |
| City | Bau Bau-Butung Island | St Louis |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 164 ft | 617 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.490000, 122.570000 | 38.750000, -90.370000 |
Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 15,050 kilometers (9,352 miles / 8,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.
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 04:34 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 14:34 in St Louis. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 310° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.