LIM
Lima
Peru
15,074 km
9,366 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,074 km
9,366 mi / 8,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
249°
west southwest

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LIM WBM
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code LIM WBM
ICAO Code SPJC AYWD
City Lima N/A
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Lima (LIM) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,074 kilometers (9,366 miles / 8,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:24 in Lima, it's 12:24 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 5,776 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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