WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
13,726 km
8,529 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
13,726 km
8,529 mi / 7,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

WBM ZRH
Airport Name Wapenamanda Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code WBM ZRH
ICAO Code AYWD LSZH
City N/A Zurich
Country Papua New Guinea Switzerland
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,889 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -5.640000, 143.900000 47.460000, 8.550000

Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 13,726 kilometers (8,529 miles / 7,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Wapenamanda Airport, it's 13:53 in Zurich. With a 8-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 4,473 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Wapenamanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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