The flight distance from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,575 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Israel with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Tel Aviv, it's 00:30 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,950 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Ben Gurion 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.