AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,029 km
7,474 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,029 km
7,474 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Amman
Heading
85°
east

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AMM WBM
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code AMM WBM
ICAO Code OJAI AYWD
City Amman N/A
Country Jordan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Amman Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Amman (AMM) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,029 kilometers (7,474 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Amman, it's 14:09 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 3,494 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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