Airport Comparison
| FRA | WET | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frankfurt am Main International Airport | Wagethe Airport |
| IATA Code | FRA | WET |
| ICAO Code | EDDF | WABG |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Wagethe-Papua Island |
| Country | Germany | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 5,627 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.030000, 8.540000 | -4.040000, 136.280000 |
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,954 kilometers (8,049 miles / 6,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.
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 Germany 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 10:37 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 18:37 in Wagethe-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 5,263 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.