CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
12,577 km
7,815 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,577 km
7,815 mi / 6,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CPH WMX
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code CPH WMX
ICAO Code EKCH WAJW
City Copenhagen Wamena-Papua Island
Country Denmark Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 17 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,577 kilometers (7,815 miles / 6,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Copenhagen, it's 05:01 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 8-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 5,068 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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