DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,631 km
8,470 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,631 km
8,470 mi / 7,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

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DFW WET
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code DFW WET
ICAO Code KDFW WABG
City Dallas-Fort Worth Wagethe-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 606 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,631 kilometers (8,470 miles / 7,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 16:46 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 15-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 5,021 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 53° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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