The flight distance from John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,401 kilometers (7,706 miles / 6,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Poland 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 09:49 in Kraków, it's 17:49 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 4,294 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Kraków (KRK) follows a heading of 323° (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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.