WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,545 km
7,174 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,545 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WMX YYC
Airport Name Wamena Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code WMX YYC
ICAO Code WAJW CYYC
City Wamena-Papua Island Calgary
Country Indonesia Canada
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,085 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -4.100000, 138.960000 51.110000, -114.020000

Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 06:37 in Wamena-Papua Island, it's 14:37 in Calgary. With a 16-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 1,528 feet between the two airports. Calgary 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 Calgary (YYC) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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