BCN
Barcelona
Spain
14,537 km
9,033 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,537 km
9,033 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BCN WBM
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code BCN WBM
ICAO Code LEBL AYWD
City Barcelona N/A
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 12 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Barcelona (BCN) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,537 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Barcelona, it's 16:27 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 5,877 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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