GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,897 km
10,499 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,897 km
10,499 mi / 9,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WMX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code GRU WMX
ICAO Code SBGR WAJW
City Sao Paulo Wamena-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 16,897 kilometers (10,499 miles / 9,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:50 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 12-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 2,626 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro 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 Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 169° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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