ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,040 km
9,967 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,040 km
9,967 mi / 8,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC WBM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code ACC WBM
ICAO Code DGAA AYWD
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Accra (ACC) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 16,040 kilometers (9,967 miles / 8,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:03 in Accra, it's 21:03 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 10-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 5,684 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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