BRU
Brussels
Belgium
13,740 km
8,538 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,740 km
8,538 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
51°
northeast

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BRU WBM
Airport Name Brussels Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code BRU WBM
ICAO Code EBBR AYWD
City Brussels N/A
Country Belgium Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 184 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Brussels (BRU) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,740 kilometers (8,538 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Belgium 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 23:12 in Brussels, it's 08:12 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 5,705 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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