AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,167 km
3,210 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,167 km
3,210 mi / 2,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
306°
northwest

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AKL WMX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code AKL WMX
ICAO Code NZAA WAJW
City Auckland Wamena-Papua Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 23 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,167 kilometers (3,210 miles / 2,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Auckland, it's 22:28 in Wamena-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,062 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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