AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
13,210 km
8,208 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,210 km
8,208 mi / 7,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
55°
northeast

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AMS WMX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Wamena Airport
IATA Code AMS WMX
ICAO Code EHAM WAJW
City Amsterdam Wamena-Papua Island
Country Netherlands Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Jayapura
Elevation -11 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,210 kilometers (8,208 miles / 7,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 22:51 in Amsterdam, it's 06:51 in Wamena-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 5,096 feet between the two airports. Wamena 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 Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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