Airport Comparison
| BUW | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Betoambari Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | BUW | MEX |
| ICAO Code | WAWB | MMMX |
| City | Bau Bau-Butung Island | Mexico City |
| Country | Indonesia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 164 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | -5.490000, 122.570000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,252 kilometers (9,477 miles / 8,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.
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 Mexico. 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 17:11 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 03:11 in Mexico City. With a 14-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 7,152 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.