BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
9,178 km
5,703 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
9,178 km
5,703 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUI MCT
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code BUI MCT
ICAO Code WAJB OOMS
City Bokondini-Papua Island Muscat
Country Indonesia Oman
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Asia/Muscat
Elevation 9,104 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 23.590000, 58.280000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 9,178 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 18:16 in Muscat. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,056 feet between the two airports. Muscat 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 Muscat (MCT) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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