Airport Comparison
| BUW | DAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Betoambari Airport | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUW | DAR |
| ICAO Code | WAWB | HTDA |
| City | Bau Bau-Butung Island | Dar es Salaam |
| Country | Indonesia | Tanzania |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Elevation | 164 ft | 182 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.490000, 122.570000 | -6.880000, 39.200000 |
Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 9,205 kilometers (5,720 miles / 4,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.
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 Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 23:42 in Dar es Salaam. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 95° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.