The flight distance from Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,269 kilometers (8,245 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Wamena-Papua Island, it's 00:10 in Zurich. 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 3,669 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Wamena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.