The flight distance from Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,333 kilometers (8,906 miles / 7,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:43 in Wamena-Papua Island, it's 16:43 in Ottawa. 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 4,711 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Wamena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Wamena Airport (WMX) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.