The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,264 kilometers (7,620 miles / 6,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 12:49 in Phoenix, it's 04:49 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 16-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 4,492 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.