DEN
Denver
United States
12,232 km
7,601 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,232 km
7,601 mi / 6,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
280°
west

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DEN WBM
Airport Name Denver International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code DEN WBM
ICAO Code KDEN AYWD
City Denver N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,434 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Denver (DEN) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,232 kilometers (7,601 miles / 6,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 17:26 in Denver, it's 10:26 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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