EWR
Newark
United States
14,584 km
9,062 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,584 km
9,062 mi / 7,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EWR WBM
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code EWR WBM
ICAO Code KEWR AYWD
City Newark N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 17 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Newark (EWR) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,584 kilometers (9,062 miles / 7,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 20:30 in Newark, it's 11:30 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 5,872 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 38° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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