The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,702 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 05:10 in Las Vegas, it's 22:10 in Wamena-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 2,904 feet between the two airports. Wamena 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 Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 54° (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 Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.