PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
13,216 km
8,212 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,216 km
8,212 mi / 7,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Prague
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PRG WBM
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code PRG WBM
ICAO Code LKPR AYWD
City Prague N/A
Country Czech Republic Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Prague Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,247 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Prague (PRG) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,216 kilometers (8,212 miles / 7,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Czech Republic 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 08:32 in Prague, it's 17:32 in Wapenamanda Airport. 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 4,642 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Václav Havel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 326° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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