PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
12,763 km
7,930 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,763 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Prague
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PRG WMX
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code PRG WMX
ICAO Code LKPR WAJW
City Prague Wamena-Papua Island
Country Czech Republic Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Prague Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 1,247 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Prague (PRG) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,763 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Prague, it's 06:43 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 8-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 3,838 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Václav Havel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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