SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
11,604 km
7,211 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,604 km
7,211 mi / 6,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
275°
west

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Airport Comparison

SLC WBM
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code SLC WBM
ICAO Code KSLC AYWD
City Salt Lake City N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,231 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,604 kilometers (7,211 miles / 6,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 20:38 in Salt Lake City, it's 12:38 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 16-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 1,658 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Salt Lake City International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 49° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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