BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,656 km
2,893 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,656 km
2,893 mi / 2,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
112°
east southeast

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BKK WMX
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code BKK WMX
ICAO Code VTBS WAJW
City Bangkok Wamena-Papua Island
Country Thailand Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Bangkok (BKK) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,656 kilometers (2,893 miles / 2,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Thailand with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Bangkok, it's 06:28 in Wamena-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,080 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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