ALG
Algiers
Algeria
14,737 km
9,157 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,737 km
9,157 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ALG WBM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code ALG WBM
ICAO Code DAAG AYWD
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Algiers (ALG) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,737 kilometers (9,157 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Algiers, it's 22:21 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 9-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 5,807 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 316° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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