MIA
Miami
United States
14,817 km
9,207 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,817 km
9,207 mi / 8,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MIA WBM
Airport Name Miami International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MIA WBM
ICAO Code KMIA AYWD
City Miami N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 9 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Miami (MIA) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,817 kilometers (9,207 miles / 8,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 States 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 04:25 in Miami, it's 19:25 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 15-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 5,880 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 59° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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