BAH
Manama
Bahrain
10,630 km
6,605 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,630 km
6,605 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
96°
east

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BAH OPU
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code BAH OPU
ICAO Code OBBI AYBM
City Manama Balimo
Country Bahrain Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bahrain Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 6 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Manama (BAH) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 10,630 kilometers (6,605 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Bahrain 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 22:08 in Manama, it's 05:08 in Balimo. 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.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 296° (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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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