Airport Comparison
| BUI | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bokondini Airport | George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport |
| IATA Code | BUI | IAH |
| ICAO Code | WAJB | KIAH |
| City | Bokondini-Papua Island | Houston |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 9,104 ft | 96 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.580000, 138.530000 | 29.980000, -95.340000 |
Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 13,649 kilometers (8,481 miles / 7,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.
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 04:16 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 13:16 in Houston. With a 15-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 9,008 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Bokondini Airport (BUI) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.