HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,012 km
4,357 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,012 km
4,357 mi / 3,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL WBM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code HNL WBM
ICAO Code PHNL AYWD
City Honolulu N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Honolulu (HNL) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,012 kilometers (4,357 miles / 3,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 20:08 in Honolulu, it's 16:08 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 20-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 5,876 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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