BOM
Mumbai
India
8,242 km
5,121 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,242 km
5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOM WBM
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code BOM WBM
ICAO Code VABB AYWD
City Mumbai N/A
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 37 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Mumbai (BOM) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 8,242 kilometers (5,121 miles / 4,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India 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 11:58 in Mumbai, it's 16:28 in Wapenamanda Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,852 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 292° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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