ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
11,759 km
7,306 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,759 km
7,306 mi / 6,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
93°
east

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ADD WBM
Airport Name Bole International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code ADD WBM
ICAO Code HAAB AYWD
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,630 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 11,759 kilometers (7,306 miles / 6,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Ethiopia 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 10:36 in Addis Ababa, it's 17:36 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 7-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 1,741 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 278° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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