BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,061 km
8,737 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,061 km
8,737 mi / 7,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BCN WMX
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code BCN WMX
ICAO Code LEBL WAJW
City Barcelona Wamena-Papua Island
Country Spain Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 12 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Barcelona (BCN) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,061 kilometers (8,737 miles / 7,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Spain 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 17:34 in Barcelona, it's 01:34 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 5,073 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Barcelona 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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