DCA
Washington
United States
14,491 km
9,004 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,491 km
9,004 mi / 7,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DCA WBM
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code DCA WBM
ICAO Code KDCA AYWD
City Washington N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 14 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Washington (DCA) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,491 kilometers (9,004 miles / 7,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Washington, it's 08:58 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 15-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 5,875 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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