MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
11,433 km
7,104 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,433 km
7,104 mi / 6,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
101°
east

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MPM WMX
Airport Name Maputo Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code MPM WMX
ICAO Code FQMA WAJW
City Maputo Wamena-Papua Island
Country Mozambique Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 145 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Maputo (MPM) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,433 kilometers (7,104 miles / 6,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Mozambique with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Maputo, it's 02:52 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,940 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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