MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,814 km
6,098 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,814 km
6,098 mi / 5,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT WBM
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MCT WBM
ICAO Code OOMS AYWD
City Muscat N/A
Country Oman Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Muscat (MCT) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 9,814 kilometers (6,098 miles / 5,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Oman 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 04:09 in Muscat, it's 10:09 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 6-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 5,841 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 294° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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