BNE
Brisbane
Australia
2,607 km
1,620 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
2,607 km
1,620 mi / 1,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
336°
north northwest

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BNE WBM
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code BNE WBM
ICAO Code YBBN AYWD
City Brisbane N/A
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Brisbane (BNE) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 2,607 kilometers (1,620 miles / 1,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Brisbane, it's 09:34 in Wapenamanda Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,876 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 159° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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