BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
9,556 km
5,938 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,556 km
5,938 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUW JED
Airport Name Betoambari Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code BUW JED
ICAO Code WAWB OEJN
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Jeddah
Country Indonesia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 164 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 21.680000, 39.160000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 9,556 kilometers (5,938 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 18:01 in Jeddah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 98° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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