Airport Comparison
| BSB | WMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport | Wamena Airport |
| IATA Code | BSB | WMX |
| ICAO Code | SBBR | WAJW |
| City | Brasilia | Wamena-Papua Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 3,497 ft | 5,085 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.870000, -47.920000 | -4.100000, 138.960000 |
Brasilia (BSB) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,669 kilometers (10,979 miles / 9,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.
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 17:05 in Brasilia, it's 05:05 in Wamena-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 1,588 feet between the two airports. Wamena 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 Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 161° (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 Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.