Airport Comparison
| CNF | WMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tancredo Neves International Airport | Wamena Airport |
| IATA Code | CNF | WMX |
| ICAO Code | SBCF | WAJW |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Wamena-Papua Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 2,715 ft | 5,085 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.620000, -43.970000 | -4.100000, 138.960000 |
Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,358 kilometers (10,786 miles / 9,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 187°.
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 17:10 in Belo Horizonte, it's 05:10 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 2,370 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves 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 Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.