JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,760 km
7,307 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,760 km
7,307 mi / 6,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
90°
east

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JED WBM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code JED WBM
ICAO Code OEJN AYWD
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Jeddah (JED) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,760 kilometers (7,307 miles / 6,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Jeddah, it's 19:41 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 7-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 5,841 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 291° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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