WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
14,181 km
8,812 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,181 km
8,812 mi / 7,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

WBM YOW
Airport Name Wapenamanda Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code WBM YOW
ICAO Code AYWD CYOW
City N/A Ottawa
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Toronto
Elevation 5,889 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -5.640000, 143.900000 45.320000, -75.670000

Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,181 kilometers (8,812 miles / 7,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Wapenamanda Airport, it's 04:21 in Ottawa. With a 14-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 5,515 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Wapenamanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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