PDX
Portland
United States
10,990 km
6,829 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,990 km
6,829 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
273°
west

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PDX WMX
Airport Name Portland International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code PDX WMX
ICAO Code KPDX WAJW
City Portland Wamena-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 31 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Portland (PDX) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,990 kilometers (6,829 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 08:48 in Portland, it's 01:48 in Wamena-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 5,054 feet between the two airports. Wamena 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 Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) 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 Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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