BUI
Bokondini-Papua Island
Indonesia
10,911 km
6,780 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,911 km
6,780 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BUI YVR
Airport Name Bokondini Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BUI YVR
ICAO Code WAJB CYVR
City Bokondini-Papua Island Richmond
Country Indonesia Canada
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Vancouver
Elevation 9,104 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -3.580000, 138.530000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bokondini-Papua Island (BUI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bokondini Airport (BUI) in Bokondini-Papua Island, Indonesia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,911 kilometers (6,780 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Canada. 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 03:40 in Bokondini-Papua Island, it's 10:40 in Richmond. 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 9,090 feet between the two airports. Vancouver 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 Richmond (YVR) 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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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