CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
17,077 km
10,611 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
17,077 km
10,611 mi / 9,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
198°
south southwest

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CNF WBM
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code CNF WBM
ICAO Code SBCF AYWD
City Belo Horizonte N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,715 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 17,077 kilometers (10,611 miles / 9,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Belo Horizonte, it's 11:03 in Wapenamanda Airport. With a 13-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 3,174 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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