The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,027 kilometers (6,852 miles / 5,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:22 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 6-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 4,903 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere 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 Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.