BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
13,281 km
8,252 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
13,281 km
8,252 mi / 7,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
337°
north northwest

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BUI EDI
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code BUI EDI
ICAO Code WAJB EGPH
City Bokondini-Papua Island Edinburgh
Country Indonesia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/London
Elevation 9,104 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 55.950000, -3.370000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13,281 kilometers (8,252 miles / 7,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 15:41 in Edinburgh. With a 9-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 8,969 feet between the two airports. Edinburgh Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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