MAD
Madrid
Spain
14,965 km
9,299 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,965 km
9,299 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MAD WBM
Airport Name Madrid Barajas International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MAD WBM
ICAO Code LEMD AYWD
City Madrid N/A
Country Spain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,001 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -3.570000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Madrid (MAD) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,965 kilometers (9,299 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Spain 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 08:34 in Madrid, it's 17:34 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 3,888 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Madrid Barajas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Madrid (MAD) follows a heading of 325° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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