FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
15,429 km
9,587 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,429 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL WET
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code FLL WET
ICAO Code KFLL WABG
City Fort Lauderdale Wagethe-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 65 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,429 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 08:58 in Wagethe-Papua Island. 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 5,562 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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