The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,559 kilometers (8,425 miles / 7,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Kingdom 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 23:00 in London, it's 08:00 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 9-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 4,883 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than London Gatwick Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to London (LGW) follows a heading of 331° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.