MEL
Melbourne
Australia
3,563 km
2,214 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,563 km
2,214 mi / 1,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
358°
north

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MEL WBM
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MEL WBM
ICAO Code YMML AYWD
City Melbourne N/A
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 434 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Melbourne (MEL) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 3,563 kilometers (2,214 miles / 1,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:50 in Melbourne, it's 15:50 in Wapenamanda Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,455 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Melbourne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 179° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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