AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
14,969 km
9,301 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,969 km
9,301 mi / 8,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
212°
south southwest

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AEP WBM
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code AEP WBM
ICAO Code SABE AYWD
City Buenos Aires N/A
Country Argentina Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 18 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,969 kilometers (9,301 miles / 8,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Argentina with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Buenos Aires, it's 17:09 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 13-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 5,871 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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