BNA
Nashville
United States
13,859 km
8,612 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,859 km
8,612 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA WBM
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code BNA WBM
ICAO Code KBNA AYWD
City Nashville N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 599 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Nashville (BNA) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,859 kilometers (8,612 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Nashville, it's 14:25 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 16-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 5,290 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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