PVG
Shanghai
China
4,320 km
2,684 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,320 km
2,684 mi / 2,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
152°
south southeast

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PVG WMX
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code PVG WMX
ICAO Code ZSPD WAJW
City Shanghai Wamena-Papua Island
Country China Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 13 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Shanghai (PVG) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 4,320 kilometers (2,684 miles / 2,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Shanghai, it's 01:50 in Wamena-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,072 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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