The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,922 kilometers (7,408 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:20 in Cairo, it's 14:20 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,703 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Cairo 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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.