MCO
Orlando
United States
14,977 km
9,306 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,977 km
9,306 mi / 8,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCO WMX
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code MCO WMX
ICAO Code KMCO WAJW
City Orlando Wamena-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 96 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Orlando (MCO) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,977 kilometers (9,306 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 08:13 in Orlando, it's 22:13 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 14-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 4,989 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Orlando 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 Orlando (MCO) 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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