PDX
Portland
United States
11,193 km
6,955 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,193 km
6,955 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

PDX WET
Airport Name Portland International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code PDX WET
ICAO Code KPDX WABG
City Portland Wagethe-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 31 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Portland (PDX) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,193 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 04:06 in Portland, it's 21:06 in Wagethe-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 5,596 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 44° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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