BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
14,778 km
9,183 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
14,778 km
9,183 mi / 7,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
34°
north northeast

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BUI JFK
Airport Name Bokondini Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code BUI JFK
ICAO Code WAJB KJFK
City Bokondini-Papua Island New York
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/New_York
Elevation 9,104 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 40.640000, -73.780000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 14,778 kilometers (9,183 miles / 7,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 23:10 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 09:10 in New York. With a 14-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 9,091 feet between the two airports. John F Kennedy 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 New York (JFK) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 313° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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