AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,053 km
8,111 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,053 km
8,111 mi / 7,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
57°
east northeast

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AMS WET
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wagethe Airport
IATA Code AMS WET
ICAO Code EHAM WABG
City Amsterdam Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Netherlands Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Jayapura
Elevation -11 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,053 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Amsterdam, it's 21:05 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 8-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 5,638 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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