BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
17,753 km
11,031 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,753 km
11,031 mi / 9,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
192°
south southwest

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BSB WET
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code BSB WET
ICAO Code SBBR WABG
City Brasilia Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 3,497 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Brasilia (BSB) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,753 kilometers (11,031 miles / 9,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Brasilia, it's 16:46 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 12-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 2,130 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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