The flight distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 5,463 kilometers (3,394 miles / 2,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand 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 09:17 in Wellington, it's 05:17 in Wamena-Papua Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,044 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) follows a heading of 144° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.