The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,440 kilometers (9,594 miles / 8,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:33 in Lisbon, it's 17:33 in Wapenamanda Airport. 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 5,515 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.