CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,481 km
7,755 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,481 km
7,755 mi / 6,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
83°
east

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CAI WBM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code CAI WBM
ICAO Code HECA AYWD
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 382 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Cairo (CAI) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,481 kilometers (7,755 miles / 6,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Cairo, it's 17:18 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 8-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 5,507 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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