SEA
Seattle
United States
10,754 km
6,682 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,754 km
6,682 mi / 5,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

SEA WBM
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code SEA WBM
ICAO Code KSEA AYWD
City Seattle N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 432 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Seattle (SEA) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 10,754 kilometers (6,682 miles / 5,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 01:31 in Seattle, it's 19:31 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 18-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 5,457 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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