PER
Perth
Australia
3,915 km
2,433 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,915 km
2,433 mi / 2,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Perth
Heading
43°
northeast

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PER WMX
Airport Name Perth International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code PER WMX
ICAO Code YPPH WAJW
City Perth Wamena-Papua Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 67 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Perth (PER) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,915 kilometers (2,433 miles / 2,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Perth, it's 04:05 in Wamena-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,018 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Perth 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 Perth (PER) follows a heading of 215° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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