CCS
Caracas
Venezuela
17,065 km
10,604 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,065 km
10,604 mi / 9,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Caracas
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CCS WMX
Airport Name Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code CCS WMX
ICAO Code SVMI WAJW
City Caracas Wamena-Papua Island
Country Venezuela Indonesia
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 235 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 10.600000, -66.990000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Caracas (CCS) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,065 kilometers (10,604 miles / 9,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Venezuela 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 08:19 in Caracas, it's 21:19 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 13-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 4,850 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Caracas (CCS) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Maiquetia (Simon Bolivar Internacional) Airport (CCS) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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