The flight distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 13,077 kilometers (8,126 miles / 7,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Norway 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 14:30 in Oslo, it's 23:30 in Wau. 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 2,919 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Oslo Gardermoen Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Oslo (OSL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.