CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,632 km
2,878 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,632 km
2,878 mi / 2,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN WBM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code CAN WBM
ICAO Code ZGGG AYWD
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 50 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,632 kilometers (2,878 miles / 2,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China 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 08:08 in Guangzhou, it's 10:08 in Wapenamanda Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,839 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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