AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
10,191 km
6,332 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,191 km
6,332 mi / 5,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
95°
east

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AUH WBM
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code AUH WBM
ICAO Code OMAA AYWD
City Abu Dhabi N/A
Country United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 88 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 10,191 kilometers (6,332 miles / 5,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Abu Dhabi, it's 16:04 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 6-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 5,801 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 294° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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