The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,478 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 13:16 in Cape Town. With a 7-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 8,953 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Bokondini Airport (BUI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.