AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,136 km
8,162 miles
BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,136 km
8,162 mi / 7,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
55°
northeast

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AMS BUI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bokondini Airport
IATA Code AMS BUI
ICAO Code EHAM WAJB
City Amsterdam Bokondini-Papua Island
Country Netherlands Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Jayapura
Elevation -11 ft 9,104 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -3.580000, 138.530000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,136 kilometers (8,162 miles / 7,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Amsterdam, it's 23:57 in Bokondini-Papua Island. 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 9,115 feet between the two airports. Bokondini Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bokondini Airport (BUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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