The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,901 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Ivory Coast with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Abidjan, it's 06:50 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 9-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 5,064 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.