STL
St Louis
United States
13,731 km
8,532 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,731 km
8,532 mi / 7,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
295°
west northwest

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STL WMX
Airport Name St Louis Lambert International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code STL WMX
ICAO Code KSTL WAJW
City St Louis Wamena-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 617 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 38.750000, -90.370000 -4.100000, 138.960000

St Louis (STL) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,731 kilometers (8,532 miles / 7,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 10:50 in St Louis, it's 01:50 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 15-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 4,468 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) follows a heading of 45° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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