BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
13,477 km
8,374 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,477 km
8,374 mi / 7,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BUI LHR
Airport Name Bokondini Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code BUI LHR
ICAO Code WAJB EGLL
City Bokondini-Papua Island London
Country Indonesia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Europe/London
Elevation 9,104 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 51.470000, -0.460000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 13,477 kilometers (8,374 miles / 7,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 06:54 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 21:54 in London. 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 9,021 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Bokondini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 50° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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