MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,047 km
8,107 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,047 km
8,107 mi / 7,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
274°
west

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MEX WBM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MEX WBM
ICAO Code MMMX AYWD
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,047 kilometers (8,107 miles / 7,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Mexico City, it's 08:30 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 16-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 1,427 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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