Airport Comparison
| BUW | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Betoambari Airport | Frankfurt am Main International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUW | FRA |
| ICAO Code | WAWB | EDDF |
| City | Bau Bau-Butung Island | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Indonesia | Germany |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | Europe/Berlin |
| Elevation | 164 ft | 364 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.490000, 122.570000 | 50.030000, 8.540000 |
Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 12,175 kilometers (7,565 miles / 6,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.
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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 14:10 in Frankfurt am Main. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.