The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 20:11 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 03:11 in Seattle. With a 17-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 8,672 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle (SEA) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.