KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,887 km
6,765 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,887 km
6,765 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI WBM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code KWI WBM
ICAO Code OKKK AYWD
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 206 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 10,887 kilometers (6,765 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Kuwait 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 03:35 in Kuwait City, it's 10:35 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 5,683 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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