AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
6,339 km
3,939 miles
BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,339 km
3,939 mi / 3,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BUW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Betoambari Airport
IATA Code AKL BUW
ICAO Code NZAA WAWB
City Auckland Bau Bau-Butung Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 23 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -5.490000, 122.570000

Auckland (AKL) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia is 6,339 kilometers (3,939 miles / 3,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 New Zealand with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:23 in Auckland, it's 02:23 in Bau Bau-Butung Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Betoambari Airport (BUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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