WAW
Warsaw
Poland
12,064 km
7,496 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,064 km
7,496 mi / 6,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Warsaw
Heading
72°
east northeast

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WAW WET
Airport Name Warsaw Chopin Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code WAW WET
ICAO Code EPWA WABG
City Warsaw Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Poland Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Warsaw Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 362 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 52.170000, 20.970000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Warsaw (WAW) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,064 kilometers (7,496 miles / 6,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Warsaw, it's 23:34 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 8-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 5,265 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Warsaw Chopin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Warsaw (WAW) follows a heading of 324° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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