SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
4,511 km
2,803 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,511 km
2,803 mi / 2,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SGN WBM
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code SGN WBM
ICAO Code VVTS AYWD
City Ho Chi Minh City N/A
Country Vietnam Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 33 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,511 kilometers (2,803 miles / 2,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 14:56 in Wapenamanda Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,856 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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