CTU
Chengdu
China
5,356 km
3,328 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,356 km
3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
130°
southeast

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CTU WMX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code CTU WMX
ICAO Code ZUUU WAJW
City Chengdu Wamena-Papua Island
Country China Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Chengdu (CTU) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,356 kilometers (3,328 miles / 2,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Chengdu, it's 00:00 in Wamena-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,460 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu 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 Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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