The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,666 kilometers (2,278 miles / 1,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 20:12 in Sydney, it's 18:12 in Wagethe-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,606 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.