BWI
Baltimore
United States
14,716 km
9,144 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,716 km
9,144 mi / 7,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
308°
northwest

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BWI WMX
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code BWI WMX
ICAO Code KBWI WAJW
City Baltimore Wamena-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 143 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Baltimore (BWI) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,716 kilometers (9,144 miles / 7,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Baltimore, it's 03:22 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 14-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 4,942 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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