SSA
Salvador
Brazil
18,100 km
11,247 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,100 km
11,247 mi / 9,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
171°
south

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SSA WMX
Airport Name Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code SSA WMX
ICAO Code SBSV WAJW
City Salvador Wamena-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 64 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates -12.910000, -38.320000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Salvador (SSA) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 18,100 kilometers (11,247 miles / 9,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Salvador, it's 17:36 in Wamena-Papua Island. With a 12-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 5,021 feet between the two airports. Wamena Airport sits higher than Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes 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 Salvador (SSA) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) and Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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