VIE
Vienna
Austria
13,169 km
8,183 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,169 km
8,183 mi / 7,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
64°
east northeast

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VIE WBM
Airport Name Vienna International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code VIE WBM
ICAO Code LOWW AYWD
City Vienna N/A
Country Austria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Vienna Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 600 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 48.110000, 16.570000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Vienna (VIE) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,169 kilometers (8,183 miles / 7,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Austria 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 08:45 in Vienna, it's 17:45 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 5,289 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Vienna International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Vienna (VIE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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