Boteka
in National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-9.346 and 147.181 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -9° 20' 44" and E 147° 10' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Kina - PGK
Spoken languages:
English, Hiri Motu
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:38 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC/GMT offset: 10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:14 am and 6:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
14.867 and -24.750 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Faja
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Papua New Guinea in Melanesia

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Papua New Guinea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Papua New Guinea. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Touring Boteka

Boteka in National Capital District is a town located in Papua New Guinea a little north of Port Moresby, the country's capital place.

Time in Boteka is now 04:38 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Port Moresby with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 5 airports nearby Boteka, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 12 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Moresby, Kwikila, Kokoda, Popondetta and Kerema. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

30°C (86 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Samantha's 10th Birthday, Islander Hotel, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. (March 1983).

Published: May 17, 2011
Length: 44:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shastri53

Fun at the pool-side with Arthur, Mally & Steven Chapman, The Belton's, Samantha's friends and Hari & Bindu.


Man tries to fight NCD City Rangers

Published: March 21, 2013
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bernard Sinai

This is the kind of brutality that buai /betel-nut vendors are faced with in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) capital, Port Moresby.


5 Mile to Boroko

Published: July 20, 2008
Length: 33:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: easyriderPY

View from the road travelling from 5 Mile up to Boroko Shopping area. Port Moresby.


Jess and Eve.mp4

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 38:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joanne Martin-Blakey

Jess and Eve singing "Hey Sol Sista" at the Aviat Club in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea - Christmas in July functin. 22nd July 2012.


20 Years of Lamana Hotel... Since 1994.

Published: September 03, 2014
Length: 05:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jacquie Simons

Since 1994 Lamana Hotel has grown to be one of PNGs leading hotels. Here's a glimpse at 20 years of Lamana Hotel...


THAC - Kokoda 2008

Published: November 11, 2008
Length: 20:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sarah Faulds

soo many GREAT memories!!


End of Comp fun dance by judges and MC 2011

Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 16:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jacquie Simons

Fun routine we threw together just for the hell of it... Thanks Edd...


PNG NRL Bid

Published: January 22, 2013
Length: 10:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Who&Why Media

Rugby League is the national passion of Papua New Guinea. The Bid is working to improve the game in PNG and strengthen sporting ties with Australia. The aim is to have closer integration...


Papua New Guinea #1 Port Moresby

Published: January 17, 2011
Length: 52:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: just601

1首都 ポートモレスビー 1993~'94年 パプア ニューギニアにて.


TheThrillSociety.com presents What's UR ThriLL?

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 53:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The Thrill Society

This video by TheThrillSociety.com presents an angry Cassowary bird in Papua/New Guinea for the What's UR ThriLL?? blog .


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Durand Airfield

Durand Airfield (also known as 17-Mile Drome) is a former World War II airfield near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It was part of a multiple-airfield complex in the Port Moresby area, located 17 miles from Port Moresby, to the north of the Waigani swamp. The airfield was known as '17 Mile' or sometimes 'Waigani'. Waigani swamp is located at the end of the airfield. Pilots feared crashing into during bad take offs or landings under the belief there were crocodiles in it.

Located at -9.3826, 147.173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces on Papua New Guinea

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