Airport Comparison
| SYD | WMX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Wamena Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | WMX |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | WAJW |
| City | Sydney | Wamena-Papua Island |
| Country | Australia | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 5,085 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | -4.100000, 138.960000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,552 kilometers (2,207 miles / 1,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.
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 10:10 in Sydney, it's 08:10 in Wamena-Papua Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,064 feet between the two airports. Wamena 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 Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 161° (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 Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.