HAM
Hamburg
Germany
12,836 km
7,976 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,836 km
7,976 mi / 6,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
59°
east northeast

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HAM WMX
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code HAM WMX
ICAO Code EDDH WAJW
City Hamburg Wamena-Papua Island
Country Germany Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 53 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Hamburg (HAM) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,836 kilometers (7,976 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 17:26 in Hamburg, it's 01:26 in Wamena-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 5,032 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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