LAS
Las Vegas
United States
11,937 km
7,417 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,937 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LAS WET
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code LAS WET
ICAO Code KLAS WABG
City Las Vegas Wagethe-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,181 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,937 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 23:45 in Las Vegas, it's 16:45 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 17-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 3,446 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Harry Reid 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 Las Vegas (LAS) 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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