BEG
Belgrad
Serbia
12,557 km
7,803 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,557 km
7,803 mi / 6,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Belgrade
Heading
72°
east northeast

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BEG WMX
Airport Name Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code BEG WMX
ICAO Code LYBE WAJW
City Belgrad Wamena-Papua Island
Country Serbia Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Belgrade Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 335 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 44.820000, 20.310000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Belgrad (BEG) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) in Belgrad, Serbia to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,557 kilometers (7,803 miles / 6,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Serbia 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 00:02 in Belgrad, it's 08:02 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 4,750 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Belgrad (BEG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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