TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
3,768 km
2,341 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,768 km
2,341 mi / 2,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
147°
south southeast

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TPE WMX
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code TPE WMX
ICAO Code RCTP WAJW
City Taipei Wamena-Papua Island
Country Taiwan Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 106 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Taipei (TPE) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 3,768 kilometers (2,341 miles / 2,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Taipei, it's 05:17 in Wamena-Papua Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,979 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan 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 Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 330° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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