UIO
Quito
Ecuador
15,842 km
9,844 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,842 km
9,844 mi / 8,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

UIO WMX
Airport Name Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre Wamena Airport
IATA Code UIO WMX
ICAO Code SEQM WAJW
City Quito Wamena-Papua Island
Country Ecuador Indonesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 9,200 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates -0.130000, -78.360000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Quito (UIO) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,842 kilometers (9,844 miles / 8,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Ecuador with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:20 in Quito, it's 03:20 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 14-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 4,115 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits lower than Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Quito (UIO) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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