MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
13,890 km
8,631 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,890 km
8,631 mi / 7,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
43°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

MAN WBM
Airport Name Manchester Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MAN WBM
ICAO Code EGCC AYWD
City Manchester N/A
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 257 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Manchester (MAN) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,890 kilometers (8,631 miles / 7,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 United Kingdom 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 06:12 in Manchester, it's 15:12 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 5,632 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Manchester Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 336° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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