Airport Comparison
| BUI | SSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bokondini Airport | Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUI | SSA |
| ICAO Code | WAJB | SBSV |
| City | Bokondini-Papua Island | Salvador |
| Country | Indonesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 9,104 ft | 64 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.580000, 138.530000 | -12.910000, -38.320000 |
Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 18,149 kilometers (11,277 miles / 9,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 191°.
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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 13:12 in Salvador. With a 12-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 9,040 feet between the two airports. Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes 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 Salvador (SSA) to Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.