DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,047 km
8,107 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,047 km
8,107 mi / 7,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
282°
west northwest

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DFW WBM
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code DFW WBM
ICAO Code KDFW AYWD
City Dallas-Fort Worth N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 606 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,047 kilometers (8,107 miles / 7,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 22:44 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 14:44 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 5,283 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 56° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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