KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
12,946 km
8,044 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
12,946 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
326°
north northwest

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KBM WAW
Airport Name Kabwum Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KBM WAW
ICAO Code AYKB EPWA
City N/A Warsaw
Country Papua New Guinea Poland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,450 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 52.170000, 20.970000

Kabwum (KBM) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 12,946 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in Kabwum, it's 10:57 in Warsaw. With a 9-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 4,088 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Kabwum (KBM) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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