The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,992 kilometers (9,315 miles / 8,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Portugal 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 16:42 in Lisbon, it's 01:42 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 4,711 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.